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Firestorm, a Series A 3D printing company, is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to execute the day-to-day operations of its trade compliance program in a heavily regulated ITAR/EAR environment. This is a high-autonomy, execution-focused individual contributor role reporting directly to the VP of Business Development.
You will own screening, licensing administration, classification intake, training delivery, audits, and recordkeeping. Key responsibilities include:
**Screening, Licensing & Classification:** Perform restricted/denied party screening across customers, partners, vendors, and visitors. Prepare and track export license applications (DSP-5, TAA, MLA) through DDTC's DECCS and Commerce's SNAP-R systems. Support classification intake for items and technical data under the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL)/ECCN framework, routing ambiguous determinations to outside export counsel. Maintain audit-ready documentation for all licenses, classifications, and authorizations.
**Training & Awareness:** Deliver export control and trade compliance training to employees, contractors, and third parties. Maintain training completion records and serve as the first point of contact for routine employee questions, escalating complex issues to the General Counsel.
**Visitor & Foreign Person Access Control:** Maintain visitor logs and screen requests for ITAR/EAR compliance prior to facility access. Coordinate with ISSO, IT, and program teams on access controls for controlled information.
**Audits & Program Administration:** Conduct internal audits and self-assessments on a regular schedule. Maintain the Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) and ITAR Compliance Program (ICP) documentation. Support government inquiries and compliance reviews by assembling documentation.
**Cross-Functional Coordination:** Serve as the day-to-day compliance point of contact for engineering, program, BD, and operations teams. Translate guidance from outside export counsel into practical next steps. Stay current on regulatory changes and flag updates to leadership.
You will work closely with the General Counsel, outside export compliance legal counsel, and cross-functional teams. This role requires discipline, organization, and the ability to execute compliance tasks with rigor while escalating legal judgment calls appropriately. You are an operator first—someone who keeps the day-to-day running smoothly and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
