Export Control Specialist

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We’re on the hunt for an Export Controls Coordinator to join us, based in any of our UK offices in Harwell, Stevenage, Manchester or Farnborough.

MDA Space’s international footprint in the UK creates opportunities to work with some of the most exciting space industrial players in the country. Delivering all three business area capabilities in Geointelligence, Robotics & Space Operations, and Satellite Systems, our UK team provides support to our European‑based customers while specialising in the development of advanced space sensors for exploration missions as well as space‑based communication technology.

As our presence grows overseas, so does our need for new ambitious team players to help us advance our place in the Universe and beyond.

Reporting to the Corporate Manager, Trade Compliance in Canada, the Export Control coordinator is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and communicating policies and procedures, which ensure compliance with all applicable trade controls to assure MDA Space is in compliance with all regulations set forth by the U.K. Strategic Export Control Lists and other relevant jurisdictions and international export control regulations (EU, Canada, Israel and/or United States).

Responsible for continuous improvement; anticipating changing customer needs and changes in the regulations; demonstrating vision in advancing tools, technology, processes; well integrated in the community to stay abreast of best practices.

Demonstrate a capability to balance the legal implications of current export legislation with the requirements to ensure that business continues at all times in conformance with law. Requires an ability to find creative solutions to problems.

The successful candidate will support all MDA Space EU and Israel locations and worldwide offices as required.

• Review and complete End‑User statements,
• Apply for re‑exports re‑transfer authorisations for US‑origin products with the US Department of State or Commerce;
• Liaise with multiple departments/teams (logistics, supply chain, engineering, etc.) to ensure all required export licences are in place for the release of hardware, software or technology (electronic transfers).
• Responsible for the management of the U.K.’s online export licensing system (SPIRE) and processes related to it including but not limited to applications of Standard Individual Export Licences (SIELs) and Open General Export Licences (OGELs), fulfilling reporting conditions, advisory opinions assuring complete accuracy of applications with the UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external export compliance queries (E.U., U.K and U.S.) to ensure compliance with all regulations (including U.S. ITAR / EAR regulations.)
• Liaise with different local and foreign government agencies/officials for trade controls related matters maintaining a high level of tact and diplomacy
• Oversee controls on the electronic transfer of technical data and software.
• Liaise with and support other MDA Space locations worldwide on all tasks in this job description.
• Review & keep track of Technical Assistance Agreements, DSP‑5s and other different export approvals and liaise with PMO to ensure compliance and suitability.
• Conducts export control reviews and assessments to determine export control…