Export Compliance Specialist

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Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security

Clearance Required:

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The Export Compliance Specialist provides expert support to U.S. Government export activities through policy interpretation, interagency coordination, and detailed review of export documentation. This role ensures F‑35 international participation aligns with U.S. Government policy, National Disclosure Policy requirements, and established export licensing guidelines. The specialist contributes to the preparation of export materials, facilitates communication with partners, and maintains compliance across all assigned export activities.

• The Export Compliance Specialist assists the government in facilitating export‑related policy activities, including preparing and coordinating presentations for committee review, interpreting export guidance, and maintaining accurate export‑related documentation.
• The Export Compliance Specialist engage with interagency partners involved in export licensing processes, ensuring timely coordination, clear communication, and proper handling of export policy matters.
• Coordinate across the JPO enterprise and with other government agencies to support certification of a National Disclosure Policy compliant air system for export to international partners.
• Review F‑35 export license requests and provide recommendations that ensure international participation remains aligned with U.S. government policy, disclosure requirements, and security protection standards.
• Support the preparation, tracking, and maintenance of export authorization documents, ensuring consistency with established export regulations and program policies.
• Assist in monitoring export‑related compliance activities, identifying policy or documentation gaps, and helping the government develop corrective actions when needed.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of export engagements, stakeholder coordination, and documentation uplift in support of programmatic export objectives.
• Export Compliance Specialist supports government export processes and program activities as directed.
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of U.S. export control policies, National Disclosure Policy requirements, and interagency export licensing processes.
• Skilled in reviewing, analyzing, and recommending actions on export license requests to maintain compliance with U.S. Government policy guidelines.
• Ability to prepare export‑related documentation, presentations, and policy materials for committee review and government coordination.
• Knowledge of DoD and interagency roles in foreign military export processes, including documentation, approval channels, and compliance standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across government organizations, international partners, and internal JPO stakeholders to support export certification requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) licensing applications and review process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft programs and systems

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.

• Master's Degree in relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position.

Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check, and pre‑employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon results of background check and drug testing.