Senior Compliance Professional | Legal

Overview

BETA Technologies applies intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and a commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Each team member contributes talent and a desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The Senior Compliance Professional will be responsible for implementing and further developing a comprehensive compliance strategy across the enterprise. Key areas of oversight include third party and ethics compliance, export compliance (EAR and ITAR), security compliance, and US Government contract compliance. The successful candidate will support BETA’s daily needs while strategically building capacity in an area that requires applying regulatory frameworks to cutting-edge technology.

This position requires a working knowledge of US Government contract requirements, corporate ethics compliance, export compliance (licensing and classifications), self-assessments and audits, and the implementation of digital technology to support compliance. The role will monitor and interpret evolving regulatory landscapes, develop training programs on regulatory requirements for cross-functional teams, and work well both independently and in a team with minimal direction.

• Implement a comprehensive enterprise compliance program through daily support while working toward a long-term strategic roadmap, reporting into the Office of the General Counsel
• Create quarterly updates and assessments, and engage with leadership on recommendations to address weaknesses
• Project manage enterprise compliance obligations, working cross-functionally to ensure requirements are met throughout the business
• Establish and manage compliance-related policies and procedures
• Create and provide trainings on relevant requirements, policies, and processes; provide clear guidance to employees and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate
• Investigate escapes and reporting, and prepare comprehensive analyses with recommended actions
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders inside and outside of the Legal and Compliance organizations
• Maintain meticulous records to support compliance requirements
• Provide understanding and substantive support of export compliance activities and related issues

• In-person or hybrid position for South Burlington, VT office
• Experience in an aerospace compliance role
• Working knowledge of US export regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Superior organization and project management skills
• Strong computer aptitude, including Microsoft and other digital technology, US Government portals and databases, and implementation of digital solutions
• Proven ability to analyze problems, assess options, and propose solutions
• Proven ability to strategically prioritize projects and lead significant improvements to successful and timely closure
• US Government contract experience
• US Citizenship

• Experience with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
• Experience acting as an Empowered Official
• Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance
• JD or other relevant advanced degree or license preferred but not required

Compensation: $110,000 - $160,000 a year

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we’re happy to discuss during the interview process.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.