Export Controls & Trade Compliance Manager

NODA is a Veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. The Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NODA can move quickly, responsibly, and compliantly in a highly regulated defense technology environment. We are seeking an Export Controls & Trade Compliance Manager to serve as the day-to-day operational owner for NODA AI's export controls and trade compliance activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as NODA AI's internal subject matter expert and operational owner for export controls and trade compliance, driving program execution, policy implementation, regulatory change management, and cross-functional compliance efforts while partnering with outside counsel; Own and manage DDTC registration and regulatory compliance obligations, including registrations, renewals, required government filings, certifications, reporting, and correspondence with the U.S. Department of State, DDTC, BIS, and other applicable agencies; Prepare, submit, administer, and track export licenses, agreements, authorizations, and classification requests through DECCS and SNAP-R, covering DSP-5 licenses, TAAs, MLAs, commodity jurisdiction and classification requests; Perform, document, and maintain jurisdiction and classification determinations for software, source code, technical data, hardware, and integrated systems under the USML and CCL/ECCN frameworks; Perform and document restricted and denied party screening for customers, partners, vendors, visitors, and foreign persons, and administer foreign person and visitor compliance requirements; Administer ITAR exemptions, EAR license exceptions, Technology Control Plans, and Technology Transfer Plans, maintaining accurate records; Partner with the ISSM, FSO, IT, Security, Engineering, and other stakeholders to control and document access to export-controlled information; Support import and cross-border compliance activities, including tariff classification, country-of-origin and customs documentation, international shipments, and coordination with customs brokers and freight forwarders; Deliver export-control training; conduct internal audits and self-assessments; support internal compliance investigations and potential violation reviews; track corrective actions; maintain audit-ready trade compliance records; Maintain and continuously improve NODA AI's Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP)

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience supporting or executing U.S. import, export, or trade compliance activities, including practical experience with ITAR and EAR requirements; In-depth working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions requirements, the Commerce Control List (CCL), Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), U.S. Munitions List (USML), and deemed export concepts; Hands-on experience preparing, administering, or tracking DDTC and/or BIS export licenses, agreements, authorizations, or classification requests, including DSP-5s, TAAs, MLAs, or similar authorizations; Familiarity with U.S. Government trade compliance systems, including DECCS and SNAP-R; Demonstrated ability to prepare and coordinate regulatory correspondence, notifications, requests, and approvals with DDTC and other applicable U.S. Government agencies; Proficiency in restricted and denied party screening, including maintaining complete and accurate compliance documentation; Familiarity with administering Technology Control Plans, Technology Transfer Plans, and similar export-control access and authorization requirements; Working knowledge of U.S. import and customs compliance requirements; Strong working knowledge of trade compliance recordkeeping in an audit-ready environment; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice to have

Active DoD security clearance, Secret or higher; Graduate degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field; Experience in defense technology, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or another highly regulated technical environment; Experience supporting a registered ITAR manufacturer and exporter or U.S. Government contractor; Experience supporting international defense programs, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), international demonstrations, overseas deployments, or similar cross-border defense activities; Experience with BIS commodity classifications, license applications, and EAR license exceptions; Experience conducting internal trade compliance audits, self-assessments, investigations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective-action tracking; Experience coordinating foreign person access controls and deemed export reviews; Certification such as Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP), Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), CUSECO, or a comparable trade compliance credential; Execution-focused, taking ownership of the mechanics of compliance; Detail-oriented, maintaining a high standard of accuracy; Highly organized, managing multiple licenses, deadlines, classifications, approvals, provisos, screenings, and stakeholders; Exercises sound judgment, knowing when to escalate to the VP of Operations or outside counsel; Technically curious and operationally practical, willing to learn how complex hardware, software, autonomous systems, and technical architectures work

Benefits

Competitive salary; Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero paycheck premiums; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match; Equity grants for new hires; Unlimited PTO; 11 paid holidays; Company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November & December; Generous Parental Leave; Military Leave for annual training or service requirements; FSA; DCFSA; HSA; Professional Development Opportunities; Access to One Medical; Free 24/7 mental health resources including therapy; Free legal and financial support