Export Compliance Specialist

We are seeking an Export Compliance Specialist to support managing and maintaining Ursa Major’s compliance program and policies as well as function as an Assistant Facility Security Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a rapidly growing company.

This role will report to the Compliance Manager / FSO but will interact with all areas of Ursa Major. This includes working closely with leaders across the business to identify needs and ensure effective implementation of compliance initiatives. You will support the Compliance Manager in providing guidance in various areas of compliance, including knowledge of a variety of state and federal laws and regulations impacting Ursa Major’s core business. A successful candidate will also face unfamiliar areas of compliance confidently, learning on-the-go and leading the rest of the team through ambiguities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance Manager in providing timely, pragmatic, and high-quality compliance advice across the entire company, serving as an internal resource to Ursa Major team members

• Serve as the primary support for Export Compliance processes including drafting International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) export licenses and export license agreements (i.e., technical assistance agreements, commerce license requests, etc.) and performing due diligence

• Assist the Compliance Manager in partnering with the Digital Operations and other teams to comply with various frameworks and industry standards relevant to cybersecurity risk mitigation, including NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0

• Maintain and update written policies and procedures to comply with United States trade, export laws and national security laws including the ITAR, EAR, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM)

• Assist in leading Compliance and Facility Clearance team trainings

• Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to enhance quality management systems and facilitate overall regulatory compliance (experience with AS9100 and ISO9001 is a plus)

• Utilize knowledge of regulatory requirements (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, DFARS, FAA, NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0) to complete regulatory requests and tasks

• Assist, support and perform internal and external audits

• Participate and assist in leading a cross-functional site security team

• As part of the site security function, assist in managing the Berthoud visitor process and physical site security

• Perform administrative tasks, trainings, reporting, assessment and record keeping duties in the role of Assistant Facility Security Officer

Minimum experience

• 2+ years of experience coordinating efforts in a regulated industry

• Proficient experience in supporting and coordinating efforts to maintain compliance standards

• Familiarity with International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• Cross department engagement experience ideally in legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks with organizational goals

• Skilled in detail-oriented work, recordkeeping and continual improvement (i.e. risk assessment)

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aerospace or defense

• Experience with U.S. export licensing platforms (SNAP-R and DECCS)

• Experience supporting or maintaining a trade compliance program, including Export Jurisdiction and Classification, Commerce and State Department license writing and tracking

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of the Ursa Major team

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $75,000 - $100,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt