Sr. Export Compliance Manager

Virgin Galactic$121,650–$185,625/yrTustin, California, United StatesFull-timePosted 1w ago

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Virgin Galactic (VG) is seeking a Senior Export Compliance Manager with a strong background and experience in space-related regulations, including EAR, ITAR, OFAC, FCPA, to join its legal team. This individual must be experienced at drafting and managing export authorizations and licenses.

Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. This role will is located in Tustin, California, and required to be in the office four (4) days a week. Responsibilities<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Advise on matters regulated by U.S.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and manage processes for reviewing and clearing export controlled material.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Guide stakeholders when identifying compliance issues and obtain authorizations for compliance with other rules and regulations applicable to international business activity, including Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Prepare and submit authorization applications and manage approved authorizations, including permanent and temporary export licenses, Technology Control Plans, Strategic Trade Authorization forms, Export Compliance Certifications, Site Visit Request Forms, Technical Assistance Agreements, DSP-5 Forms, and Tools of the Trade requests.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Proactive leadership in the development, implementation, and management of company-wide policies, procedures, controls, and training.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Represent VG, as Empowered Official, on behalf of the Department of State, Department of Commerce and other agencies responsible for export regulations to communicate and resolve export concerns.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Respond to requests for information, analysis of export compliance impact and review of contract provisions relating to export and security controls.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Anticipate issues and identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Support internal investigations and audits as directed.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">File DDTC registration forms DS2032 and DD2345.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Report directly to Associate General Counsel within the Legal Department.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Train enterprise wide VG employees on EAR and ITAR compliance policy and procedures.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Collaborate with VG security and communications teams to identify potential export compliance vulnerabilities.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects</li></ul> Required Skills and Experience<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">10+ years of experience focusing on export and import compliance and related matters.

Expert knowledge with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FCPA and other regulations pertaining to aerospace is crucial.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience drafting, submitting, and managing various export authorizations.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience working with U.S. government agencies responsible for the review of trade compliance, including the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Bureau of Industry and Security.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ability to exercise strategic judgment, including evaluating and weighing multiple inputs; assessing impacts of any decision or course of action; and dealing with complex, significant, and challenging matters.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience administering an effective export program to ensure regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption and exception usage, training and recordkeeping.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Broad and deep understanding of export disciplines and regulations (EAR, ITAR, etc.) including applicable industry best practices.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Have a working knowledge of Snap-R licensing system.</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-fa

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