Global Trade Compliance Manager

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary: The ideal Global Trade Compliance (“GTC”) Manager candidate is experienced in import and export compliance within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will report to the Director of Contracts and Compliance and work closely with Engineering, Legal, Contracts, and Industrial Security team members. This role will oversee compliance with ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs, OFAC, and other domestic and international trade laws and regulations.  By partnering with internal stakeholders and external advisors, the GTC Manager will oversee the compliance program to bring predictability and standardization to business operations.  As a subject matter expert, you will advise the most senior leaders and collaborate on strategic initiatives.    

As the leader of the GTC program, you will draft, manage, and deliver training on relevant policies and procedures, create standard processes and checklists, and develop efficient methods for routine import and export activities.  You will monitor changes in pertinent regulations and deliver updates to employees, as necessary.   You will collaborate with engineers to complete jurisdiction classifications to support new product development.  This position will begin as an individual contributor; however, direct reports will be added as the business grows. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the import and export compliance program   
• Draft export licenses for commodities and technical data 
• Manage all authorizations and technology transfer plans 
• Prepare written jurisdiction classifications for commodities and technical data 
• Draft and implement policies and procedures 
• Oversee the denied-party screening program 
• Support internal investigations 
• Supervise and assist with audits 
• Utilize IT systems that contain and manage export-controlled technical data 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university 
• 5-7 years of import/export experience, preferably in a defense and/or manufacturing business environment 
• Extensive knowledge of the ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations 
• Basic knowledge of import regulations 
• Demonstrated export licensing experience