ITAR​/EAR Compliance Specialist

Overview

Title: ITAR/EAR Compliance Specialist

Company: Heven Aero Tech

Location: Sterling, Virginia

FLSA: Exempt

About Our Company:
At Heven Aero Tech (Heven), we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we’ve earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.

We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart
—those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness. At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team.

The ITAR/EAR Compliance Specialist is a critical member of Heven Aero Tech’s legal and compliance function, responsible for ensuring the company’s full adherence to U.S. export control regulations—principally the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

This role serves as the company’s subject-matter expert and internal advisor across all business units, supporting Heven Aero Tech’s mission to develop and commercialize innovative electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and advanced aerospace technologies in a fully compliant manner. The Specialist will own the day-to-day export compliance program, including licensing, training, screening, and regulatory engagement with DDTC and BIS.

• Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and other authorizations with DDTC and BIS
• Maintain a comprehensive license tracking system and ensure timely renewal, amendment, and closure of all authorizations
• Conduct commodity jurisdiction (CJ) and export control classification number (ECCN) determinations for hardware, software, data, and technology
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Heven Aero Tech’s Export Compliance Program (ECP), including policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and internal audits to identify and remediate gaps
• Manage and maintain Technology Control Plans (TCPs) for foreign national access to controlled technology
• Prepare and submit voluntary self-disclosures (VSDs) in the event of potential violations, in coordination with legal counsel
• Design and deliver ITAR/EAR awareness training programs for employees, contractors, and partners
• Foster a culture of compliance throughout the organization, serving as a trusted internal resource for export control questions
• Screen customers, suppliers, partners, and foreign nationals against U.S. government restricted-party lists (SDN, DPL, Entity List, etc.)
• Support new business development by providing export control due diligence on proposed transactions, partnerships, and collaborations
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and investment activities with export control due diligence analysis
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DDTC and BIS on license applications, voluntary disclosures, and compliance audits
• Monitor regulatory developments and propose program updates to reflect changes in ITAR, EAR, and related regulations
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, operations, HR, and business development teams to embed compliance into core business processes
• Advise on the design of physical and logical access controls to protect controlled technical data
• Collaborate with legal counsel on compliance matters, contracts, and international transactions

Required:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with U.S. export controls, specifically ITAR and EAR compliance in an aerospace, defense, or dual-use technology environment
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing DDTC and BIS license…