Trade Compliance Administrator

Electra•Manassas, VA

4d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

About Electra Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027. Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another. Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways. The Role As our Trade Compliance Administrator, you'll support the administration of Electra's trade compliance program — helping to execute day-to-day compliance activities under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related import obligations as our operations grow. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, program management, supply chain, and legal to keep our program running smoothly, maintain accurate records, and ensure the right processes are followed across the organization. This is a support and execution role with real growth potential. Electra is building its trade compliance function from the ground up, and the person in this seat will have the opportunity to grow with it over time.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience, including at least 1–2 years supporting export compliance, trade compliance, or regulatory operations
Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Legal Studies, or a related field; or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and related U.S. export control regulations
Familiarity with export license applications and agreements (DSPs, TAAs, MLAs) — prior exposure to the preparation or tracking process preferred
Experience with restricted party screening and export documentation
Familiarity with export compliance systems such as OCR EASE, Visual Compliance, or similar tools
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive documentation and recordkeeping requirements
US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments
Familiarity with ECCN or USML classification processes
Experience with import compliance or HTS classification
Professional certification such as Certified Export Specialist (CES) or equivalent
Prior experience at a startup or growing company

Responsibilities

Support the administration of Electra's compliance programs under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable export regulations
Assist with the classification of products, technical data, and services under U.S. export control laws
Help track and implement regulatory updates as they occur
Assist in preparing, submitting, and tracking export license applications and agreements, including DSPs, TAAs, and MLAs
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of licenses, classifications, and supporting documentation
Conduct restricted party screenings (RPS) and embargo checks for customers, vendors, and partners
Flag transactions and activities with potential export control risk and escalate appropriately
Support HTS classification and customs documentation for inbound materials and components
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders on compliant import transactions
Work with engineering, program management, HR, and supply chain to support compliance requirements in day-to-day operations
Assist with review of contracts and statements of work for trade compliance considerations
Support the development and delivery of export and import compliance training materials
Help promote awareness of trade compliance obligations across the organization
Assist with internal compliance audits and assessments
Help track compliance metrics and support corrective action follow-through