ITAR/EAR Compliance Manager

Description

• Oversee export authorizations, ensuring compliance with license scope, provisos and associated conditions
• Design, implement, and lead Radiant’s export control and international trade compliance programs across all product lines, including nuclear and dual-use technologies.
• Make and document jurisdiction and classification (J/C) determinations under the ITAR, EAR, and related nuclear and energy export regimes.
• Work closely with engineering teams to make export control jurisdiction and classification determinations related to hardware, software, and technology used in nuclear applications
• Oversee export licensing, exemptions, and authorizations; liaise with the Departments of State, Commerce, and Energy and other regulatory agencies as needed.
• Provide expert advice and guidance concerning the requirements and obligations for handling export-controlled commodities, material, software, technical data, and defense services under the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administrations Regulations (EAR)
• Develop and maintain Technology Control Plans, ensuring the segregation and protection of controlled technical data across teams and repositories.
• Oversee investigations and audits of compliance incidents, implement corrective actions, and advise leadership on regulatory risk mitigation.
• Perform compliance assessments of export/import authorizations and related transactions and assist in any investigations of potential compliance issues
• Support reporting obligations and maintain relationships with regulators globally.

Requirements

• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to accomplish our mission.
• +5 years' experience in product development, defense technology, startups, defense contracting or similar
• Proven success leading investigations, audits, or compliance process improvements.
• Experience designing and implementing technology control plans
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or working federal regulatory matters at a U.S. government agency.
• Prior experience with multi-jurisdictional co-development or international licensing frameworks.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or defense technologies.
• Familiarity with DOE Part 810 and NRC Part 110 export controls.
• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ.
• Start-up, consulting, or other demonstrated experience in rapidly changing environment
• Knowledge of exportability considerations and experience incorporating export control compliance into product development plans
• Understanding of engineering concepts and principles to be able to interface directly with development teams and craft policies and procedures.
• 8–12 years of combined experience in export controls, regulatory compliance, or IP law (in-house or at a law firm).
• Exceptional ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders about regulatory requirements
• Extensive experience with US DoD contracts.

Benefits

• Stock: Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees.
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents. Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees.
• Vision: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan + 50% for dependents.
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits.
• Medical: 100% premium coverage for base Silver level plan for employee + 50% premium coverage for dependents. Platinum plans available.
• Dental: 100% premium coverage for top tier plan (including orthodontia) + 50% for dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy. Remote workday allocation.
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and in-person camaraderie.
• Beautiful El Segundo headquarters close to the Pacific Ocean.
• Daily catered lunch. Free snacks and drinks.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance