Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world’s leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems.
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.
We are seeking an Export Compliance Specialist to support managing and maintaining Ursa Major’s compliance program and policies as well as function as an Assistant Facility Security Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who thrives in a rapidly growing company.
This role will report to the Compliance Manager / FSO but will interact with all areas of Ursa Major. This includes working closely with leaders across the business to identify needs and ensure effective implementation of compliance initiatives. You will support the Compliance Manager in providing guidance in various areas of compliance, including knowledge of a variety of state and federal laws and regulations impacting Ursa Major’s core business. A successful candidate will also face unfamiliar areas of compliance confidently, learning on-the-go and leading the rest of the team through ambiguities.
Responsibilities
- Support the Compliance Manager in providing timely, pragmatic, and high-quality compliance advice across the entire company, serving as an internal resource to Ursa Major team members
- Serve as the primary support for Export Compliance processes including drafting International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) export licenses and export license agreements (i.e., technical assistance agreements, commerce license requests, etc.) and performing due diligence
- Assist the Compliance Manager in partnering with the Digital Operations and other teams to comply with various frameworks and industry standards relevant to cybersecurity risk mitigation, including NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0
- Maintain and update written policies and procedures to comply with United States trade, export laws and national security laws including the ITAR, EAR, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM)
- Assist in leading Compliance and Facility Clearance team trainings
- Partner with Manufacturing and Quality teams to enhance quality management systems and facilitate overall regulatory compliance (experience with AS9100 and ISO9001 is a plus)
- Utilize knowledge of regulatory requirements (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, DFARS, FAA, NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0) to complete regulatory requests and tasks
- Assist, support and perform internal and external audits
- Participate and assist in leading a cross-functional site security team
- As part of the site security function, assist in managing the Berthoud visitor process and physical site security
- Perform administrative tasks, trainings, reporting, assessment and record keeping duties in the role of Assistant Facility Security Officer
Minimum experience
- 2+ years of experience coordinating efforts in a regulated industry
- Proficient experience in supporting and coordinating efforts to maintain compliance standards
- Familiarity with International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Cross department engagement experience ideally in legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks with organizational goals
- Skilled in detail-oriented work, recordkeeping and continual improvement (i.e. risk assessment)
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in aerospace or defense
- Experience with U.S. export licensing platforms (SNAP-R and DECCS)
- Experience supporting or maintaining a trade compliance program, including Export Jurisdiction and Classification, Commerce and State Department license writing and tracking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of the Ursa Major team
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $75,000 - $100,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we are evaluating individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include:
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
- Equity Grants in the Company
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
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What We Do
At Ursa Major, we are powering the future of aerospace. We see aerospace advancement as a technological imperative and we’re accelerating the industry as the leading source of world-class propulsion systems.
We meticulously design, craft, and test engines that are optimized to offer high performance, diverse capability, and unwavering reliability.
Why Work With Us
As much as we value talent, we know that it’s meaningless without the drive, humility, and hunger to work on a team. A team shares a common goal and obsesses about achieving it together. This requires leaving egos at the door and committing to do whatever’s required (within reason) to achieve mission success.
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