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Intervala is searching for an Export Compliance Manager
Please note: This position requires use of information which is subject to ITAR and/or EAR and role requires employee to be U.S. Person within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR.
The Export Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing, managing, and enforcing the Intervala LLC, and/or any affiliate or subsidiary companies, international trade compliance program to ensure all shipments, technology transfers, and business transactions adhere to government regulations like ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions.
The Export Compliance Manager serves as the company’s central subject matter expert on U.S. and international trade control regulations. This role is responsible for day-to-day administration of the company’s Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP), ensuring that the movement of goods, software, services, and technical data complies with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) trade sanctions. The Export Compliance Manager works cross-functionally with Human Resources, Business Development, Information Technology, Engineering, and Shipping teams to mitigate regulatory risks and protect national security interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as the Empowered Official in the Defense Export Control and Compliance System (DECCS). The Empowered Official is a U.S. Person legally designated by the company to oversee International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance, sign export license applications, and bind the company in export matters.
- Serves as the Trade Compliance Officer (TCO), primary subject matter expert, and internal advisor on ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations.
- Review product designs, technical data, hardware, and software to determine correct jurisdiction and classification (e.g., ECCNs or USML categories).
- Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications, agreements, and commodity classification requests via agency portals.
- Review commercial or non-commercial contracts, statements of work (SOWs), and proposals to ensure appropriate export control clauses and provisions are integrated.
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP) and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct regular internal compliance audits, risk assessments, and self-inspections to identify operational gaps.
- Investigate potential non-compliance incidents, assist in drafting corrective action plans, and prepare voluntary self-disclosures to regulatory bodies when necessary.
- Design and deliver engaging, role-specific export compliance training programs for employees handling technical data or shipping operations.
- Foster a robust “compliance-first” corporate culture through regular employee communication and updates on regulatory shifts.
- Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to guarantee proper Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing via an Automated Export System (AES)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Proficient with product classification (ECCN determination, USML categorization) and license generation (DSP-5, TAAs).
- Experience utilizing global trade management software or ERP systems
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication capabilities.
- High standard of personal integrity and independence to make critical compliance decisions under pressure.
- Strong effective reading comprehension and writing skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to convey complex contractual and compliance information clearly.
- Ability to work productively independently and as part of a team
- Advanced Microsoft office skills including email, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Adhere to the General Requirements of Team Members
Required Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, or related field
- 5 to 7+ years of professional experience in export/import compliance, international trade, or defense/aerospace contracting.
- Direct, hands-on working knowledge of ITAR (22 CFR) and EAR (15 CFR) regulations.
***This position requires use of information which is subject to ITAR and/or EAR and role requires employee to be U.S. Person within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR.***
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay and great benefits— including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
- Be part of a company that’s growing, changing, and full of new opportunities
- A supportive, team-focused culture where your ideas matter
- Meaningful work that impacts industries making a difference in the world
Intervala utilizes and/or develops certain technologies which are subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Intervala is required to verify the status of all employees to determine whether each employee is a U.S. Person or a Foreign Person for the purposes of determining if an export authorization is required to approve an employee’s access to export-controlled items, not as a condition for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Intervala, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Office hours
First shift
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in international trade, supply chain management, business administration, political science, law, or a related field
- 5 to 7+ years of professional experience in export/import compliance, international trade, or defense/aerospace contracting
- Direct, hands-on working knowledge of ITAR regulations under 22 CFR
- Direct, hands-on working knowledge of EAR regulations under 15 CFR
- U.S. Person status within the meaning of ITAR and EAR for access to export-controlled information
- Product classification experience, including ECCN determination and USML categorization
- Export license generation experience, including DSP-5 and TAAs
- Experience with global trade management software or ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including email, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, reading comprehension, and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
What We Do
Intervala is a full-service electronics manufacturing services provider specializing in complex electronic and electromechanical products. It integrates printed circuit board assemblies, electromechanical systems, and cable and harness assemblies for customers in medical-device, aerospace, defense, industrial, and data-center infrastructure markets. Combining engineering expertise with system integration and manufacturing capabilities, the company partners with customers to solve problems, reduce risk, and deliver products for applications where failure is not an option.
