Job Abstract

Requisition ID

2024-147616

Position Category

Engineering

Clearance

Top Secret

Sector

Legal

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Senior Associate to join our expanding Trade Compliance team within the legal department. This role will conduct export classification, support licensing, technical documentation review, and IT systems management in strict adherence to U.S. international trade laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical/engineering background and either trade compliance experience or an interest in learning and developing skills in trade compliance, with an ability to analyze complex information and a commitment to maintaining meticulous records.

This position will support efforts pertaining to US government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, and civilian markets.

* This position offers the ability to telework at times but must be local to the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct classification determinations and provide technical guidance on export classification and licensing matters.
• Conduct technical documentation review for Public Information Review Authorizations (PIRA).
• Research and analyze technical information as it applies to U.S. international trade laws and regulations.
• Assist with the implementation and testing of new trade compliance management tool and training program personnel in using the tool.
• Assist in the review and approval of international shipments (exports and imports), foreign travel or foreign visitors, and provide guidance to ensure activities are following the regulations and any export authorizations.
• Maintain export and import records per U.S. regulatory requirements and company policy.

Required

• Associate’s degree in a technical/engineering discipline and four years of research and technical analysis experience as it applies to U.S. international trade laws and regulations.
  • Six plus years of this experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Proficient in record-keeping and data management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and customers.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy required.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be local to the DC Metro area.

Desired

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Previous experience evaluating technical specifications against the U.S. government control lists (USML and CCL) for export control classifications.
• PIRA experience
• Knowledge of international trade laws and regulations (including ITAR and EAR)

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.