Cowboyspace
Export Control Director
San Carlos, CA or Seattle, WA · Director
Work authorization required$204k-$266kDetected 35 days ago
ComplianceSupply ChainCommunicationInternal Audit
About the role
- This is Cowboy Space's first dedicated export compliance hire.
- Reporting to the COO/CLO, this individual will serve as the company's primary subject matter expert on export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
- This is a highly hands-on role that combines regulatory expertise, operational rigor, risk management, and business partnership.
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve Cowboy Space's export compliance program
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls related to export-controlled technologies, technical data, software, hardware, and services
- Establish scalable compliance processes that support company growth while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Build foundational compliance infrastructure capable of scaling alongside the company's technical and operational growth
- Lead export jurisdiction and classification determinations under ITAR, EAR and OFAC regulations
- Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications, agreements, exemptions, and related filings
- Support company registration, reporting, and compliance obligations with relevant government agencies
- Partner with external counsel and regulatory agencies (DDTC, BIS and OFAC) regarding licensing, compliance matters and policy interpretation
- Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, mission management, software, and supply chain teams to assess export control requirements throughout the product lifecycle
Requirements
- 8+ years of export compliance experience in aerospace, defense, satellite, manufacturing, government contracting, or other highly regulated technology environments
- Deep expertise with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Strong understanding of deemed exports, technical data controls, foreign national access requirements, and technology transfer regulations
- Strong operational and analytical skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
Nice to have
- Experience supporting satellite, space, launch vehicle, defense, communications, or dual-use technology programs
- Experience with TAAs, MLAs and other license agreement types under ITAR Part 124/125
- Familiarity with MTCR and multilateral export control regimes
- EMPCA, ITAR compliance certification or equivalent preferred
- Startup experience (Seed-Series C) strongly preferred
- JD, advanced degree, or relevant export compliance certification preferred
- Familiarity with NISPOM, classified programs, or government security requirements
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
Benefits
- Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
- Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid parental leave
Company info
- The role will partner closely with engineers, technical leaders, and executives to ensure export compliance requirements are integrated into day-to-day operations while supporting the company's growth and mission objectives.
Visa & Work Authorization
- The Export Control Director at Cowboy Space Corporation will operationally own export compliance across the company
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