F-35 Engineering Export Specialist

Your Key Responsibilities: Strategic Ownership: Lead the development, execution, and management of export licenses and agreements. You will ensure every international activity is fully aligned with corporate policies and stringent customer requirements. Regulatory Translation: Act as the primary interpreter of complex export regulations. You will distill intricate strategic frameworks into actionable guidance for program teams and senior management, enabling fast, informed, and compliant decision-making. Risk Mitigation: Apply technical knowledge of the IAS programs alongside expert-level ITAR/EAR mastery to identify and neutralize compliance risks before they impact the mission. Relationship Diplomacy: Build and sustain high-trust, professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodies, positioning the program as a gold standard in compliance. Who You AreThe Expert: You possess an authoritative command of ITAR and EAR regulations and a proven track record of navigating international trade compliance. The Strategist: You can see the "big picture" of a global program while maintaining a meticulous eye for the smallest regulatory detail. The Communicator: You can bridge the gap between technical engineers and regulatory auditors, translating "legalese" into "engineering" and vice versa. The Partner: You thrive in collaborative environments and understand that trust is the foundation of successful international collaboration. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in International Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).Regulatory Expertise: Professional experience with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations), specifically within the defense industry. Program Knowledge: Demonstrated technical familiarity with the F-35 program and the associated complexities of its hardware, software, and technical data.

Required Skills: Export Management: Ability to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), export classifications, and the administration of Export Management Systems (EMS).Technical Translation: Ability to collaborate with engineering teams to differentiate between controlled and non-controlled data and translate technical specifications into accurate regulatory classifications. Operational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills with a methodical approach to record-keeping, tracking license expirations, and ensuring zero-leakage of controlled information. Communication: Strong technical writing skills and the ability to negotiate requirements between engineering teams and government regulators.