Rivet Industries
Trade Compliance Lead
Washington, DC
Work authorization required$150k-$190kDetected 101 days ago
ComplianceSupply ChainProcurementLeadershipInternal Audit
About the role
- This is a role where your ITAR/EAR licensing expertise enables international business execution across a complex EO/IR and integrated systems portfolio.
- You will serve as Rivet's primary Global Trade point of contact-partnering with capture teams, program managers, engineering, and supply chain to move quickly and effectively while maintaining an uncompromising compliance posture.
Responsibilities
- This individual will ensure Rivet maintains a clear understanding of its obligations under ITAR, EAR, and OFAC, and will build the rigor, documentation, and accountability needed to continuously demonstrate compliance to both commercial partners and the U.S. Government.
- You will own the full licensing lifecycle, act as a trusted interpreter of export regulations for the broader organization, and mentor junior trade compliance professionals.
- Role Description As the Trade Compliance Lead, you will develop and execute export/import authorization strategies that support international marketing, sales, procurement, manufacturing activities, and program execution involving defense and dual-use articles.
- Own the full export/import licensing lifecycle-preparing license applications, agreements, and authorizations; facilitating hardware and software release approvals; and reviewing technical data prior to release.
- Partner with program, engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership to align business activities with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements, and represent Trade Compliance in internal and external forums.
- Lead compliance assessments, investigations, audits, and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of export control procedures, governance, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, training programs, and internal controls to ensure consistent regulatory compliance across the organization.
- Support product classification efforts, restricted party screening processes, and compliance reviews associated with international business activities.
- This role requires someone who can balance regulatory rigor with business enablement-someone who can not only interpret complex trade requirements but also operationalize them in a way that supports execution across a fast-moving organization.
Skills
- Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures.
- Rivet exists to reset that priority.
Compensation
- In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity grants and other forms of compensation.
Benefits
- Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Requirement: Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person".
- Lead compliance assessments, investigations, audits, and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of export control procedures, governance, and documentation.
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