Senior Advisor, Ethics and Compliance - Export Control

Other Professional Senior Advisor, Ethics and Compliance - Export Control

Wichita, KS Posted: 12/22/2025

Job Description

Job #: 214760

Job Category:
Other Professional

Position Type:
Associate - W2

Shift: 1

PDs Defense, Inc. is seeking a Senior Advisor, Ethics and Compliance - Export Control, in Wichita, KS.

Job

What are your contributions to the team?

Management of aircraft parts services export control compliance for the client.

Oversee, provide guidance to, and work with export control designated officials at various sites within the organization around the world.

In conjunction with the current Export Control specialists, identify requirements for and lead and/or guide the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the client's export control and sanctions compliance.

Oversee and approve export control licensing submissions to US government authorities for the client. This includes preparing, submitting, and administering export licensing authorizations and other approvals, DDTC, BIS, and OFAC.

Approve transactions involving the uses of Exemptions and Exceptions.

Assisting in the development and presentation of export‑related training for the client.

Be responsible for regularly issuing communications on export control issues/updates and their effect on the client.

Be responsible for the application, implementation, and recordkeeping of export licenses, technical assistance agreements, commodity jurisdictions, commodity classifications, or similar authorizations, and registrations with or certifications for relevant export control authorities.

Be responsible for conducting regular internal audits to ensure continued compliance.

Review and disposition denied party screening.

Stay current with changes to and application of relevant regulations.

Determination of the export classification of hardware, software, and technology under relevant export control regulations.

Be required to travel occasionally domestically and internationally.

How to thrive in this role?

You have minimum of 10+ years of experience in Compliance related activities or in a related field in the aerospace and defense sector.

You have a bachelor's degree in relevant field.

You are highly proficient in developing and leveraging established relationships with the client customers, suppliers, and partners.

You have advanced knowledge of the various applications such as SAP, Salesforce, Excel, SharePoint, etc.

You are highly proficient in analyzing large amounts of data and synthesizing it into meaningful information, analytics, project plans, and recommendations.

You have thorough knowledge of aviation compliance requirements in export controls and sanctions.

You have strong knowledge of EAR and ITAR regulations, including their application in government contracts.

You have knowledge of export control regulations outside of the US is an advantage.

You are proficient with trade compliance software and the application of export control regulations to IT systems.

You have knowledge of FAR/DFARS contracting requirements is an advantage.

You have effective management skills.

You have effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to synthesize information for executive level briefings and recommendations.

You have the ability to interpret complex regulations and contract terms.

You are detail‑oriented with strong record‑keeping and documentation abilities.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short‑term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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