ITAR Compliance/FMF/FMS

Reports to: Sales/Marketing Manager

Primary Purpose: This position requires an in-depth understanding of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Arms Exports Control Act (AECA), the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) an Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. The ITAR Specialist will be responsible for executing KASOTC’s Global Trade Compliance Practices related to export compliance, including those with specific emphasis on the ITAR. The ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of the various U.S. regimes and extensive experience in implementing complex regulatory requirements within the business.

Essential Functions:

• Duties include drafting contracts, working on licensing, drafting/maintenance of ITAR applications and training.
• Enhancing and implementing internal controls
• Developing and delivering export controls compliance training
• Acting as an internal advisor to various departments
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to cultivate business relationship with Sales Manager and Project Manager

Required Education/Experience: Masters Degree preferred. Minimum five (5) years of directly related experience in import/export compliance management. Extensive experience in processing ITAR export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, and other ITAR authorizations, as well as in identifying areas of trade compliance risk and compliance audits and investigations management. Experience in the selection and use of license exceptions, and development, implementation, and management of a compliance program, including training, policies, guidelines and procedures.