ITAR Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative ITAR Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain ITAR/export control policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with ITAR, AECA, EAR, and related U.S. export laws.
• Classify defense articles, technical data, and defense services; manage registrations, license applications, exemptions, and jurisdiction/classification determinations.
• Serve as subjectmatter expert advising legal, security, engineering, supply chain, program management, and senior leadership on export control obligations and risk mitigation.
• Conduct compliance assessments, internal audits, and investigations; develop corrective action plans and track closure to strengthen the compliance program.
• Support government inquiries, voluntary disclosures, licensing interactions, and audit responses; maintain required records and evidence for regulatory review.
• Deliver export control training and awareness programs; develop controlled technology management plans and training materials.
• Coordinate crossfunctional workflows for controlled item handling, access controls, and secure transfer procedures across domestic and international operations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and evaluate business impact for programs, partnerships, acquisitions, and international transactions.
• Produce compliance reports, executive briefings, and recommendations to inform decisionmaking and program risk posture.

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Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Policy, International Relations, Cyber, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field; OR
  • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CISM, CRISC); OR
  • Relevant DoD/military or nationallevel training (example: NDU Cyber Strategy Course).

• Required experience and skills:

  • Export compliance, ITAR/EAR program, or regulated compliance experience; demonstrated knowledge of ITAR/AECA/EAR licensing, classification, and controlled technical data handling.
  • Handson experience preparing license applications, commodity jurisdiction/classification requests, and voluntary disclosures; familiarity with DDTC and BIS processes.
  • Strong audit/compliance assessment skills, ability to develop corrective action plans, and maintain auditquality records.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills to coordinate crossfunctional controls (security, legal, engineering, supply chain).
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver training, interpret regulatory changes, and translate legal requirements into operational controls and procedures.

• Desired:

  • Prior DoD/defense contractor export compliance experience supporting classified or controlled technologies.
  • Experience with export control IT systems, controlled document handling, and integration of export controls into program lifecycle processes.
  • Familiarity with international transfer controls, reexport considerations, and partnering/licensing in multinational contexts.

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