Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance

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Westminster, CO, USA
In-Office
120K-176K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous, interoperable world.
The Role
Lead and maintain Vantor's global export compliance program. Manage ITAR/EAR classification, licensing (DECCS/SNAP‑R/AES), policies, audits, disclosures, and cross-functional compliance integration for spacecraft, software, data, and services.
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Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Senior Manager, Compliance 

 

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.  

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. 

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Compliance to join our team in the Westminster, CO office. This is a hands-on individual contributor export compliance lead role with ownership of Vantor’s export-controls function, inclusive of drafting and applying for export authorizations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for classifying, marking and managing export-controlled documents and facilitating Vantor’s Compliance function. In this role, you will help protect Vantor’s ability to serve mission-critical customers by ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws and ensuring activities are reviewed with speed, consistency, and sound compliance judgment. 

 
Responsibilities:   

  • Lead, enhance, and maintain Vantor’s global Compliance program, including policies, procedures, work instructions, controls, metrics, and governance for export, reexport, transfer, retransfer, sanctions, and restricted-party compliance. 

  • Provide senior-level guidance on ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBP, Census/AES, anti-boycott, and other trade-related requirements affecting Vantor’s products, services, technologies, data, software, technical information, and international activities. 

  • Partner with several internal teams including Security, Contracts, Procurement, Product, Engineering, Program Management, Sales, Cybersecurity and Business Development to embed compliance into business planning and execution. 

  • Develop scalable compliance processes that support Vantor’s spatial intelligence platform, ground stations, satellite tasking and imagery products, data and analytics offerings, software tools, APIs, professional services, and cloud computing environments. 

  • Function as an export authority for commercial foreign programs, providing analysis of U.S. Government import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR), laws and requirements. 

  • Obtain detailed information from technical teams related to spacecraft programs and components in order to prepare and submit required import/export licenses and agreements.  

  • Determine or assist in the determination of the classification of Vantor products, software, technical information and technologies according to import and export control requirements. Be the subject matter expert for the classification and marking of technical data, software, hardware and defense services 

  • Lead or support trade compliance audits, self-assessments, transaction testing, root-cause reviews, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives. 

  • Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends; assess impact to Vantor’s business and update policies, procedures, tools, and training accordingly. 

  • Support investigations, voluntary disclosures, remediation plans, and corrective-action tracking, in partnership with Legal and Ethics & Compliance. 

  • Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and provide guidance and practical solutions to cross-functional projects effectively and on-time 

  • Work effectively as a team member and in an independent manner,and consistently exercise good business judgment.  

  

Minimum Requirements:   

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident  

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field or equivalent practical experience 

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience  

  • Expert knowledge and experience in ITAR and EAR export license drafting and implementation, and classification of items in accordance with the regulations and interpretive guidance. 

  • Proficiency in DECCS, SNAP-R licensing portals 

 

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Satellite and spacecraft industry experience on export issues  

  • Investigative skills, including ability to be discreet and manage confidential information  

  • Proven capability to use independent judgment and professionalism  

  • Confidence in the application of U.S. export control laws and design of Compliance programs 

  • Excellent judgment with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines  

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to listen, learn and influence a global network of management-level personnel  

  • Excellent communications skills 

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 - $176,000.00 annually. 

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident (U.S. Person)
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
  • Expert knowledge and experience in ITAR and EAR export license drafting, implementation, and classification
  • Proficiency in DECCS and SNAP-R licensing portals
  • Knowledge of OFAC, CBP, Census/AES, anti‑boycott and other trade/sanctions compliance requirements
  • Satellite and spacecraft industry export experience
  • Investigative skills and ability to manage confidential information discreetly
  • Proven ability to design and apply compliance programs and exercise independent judgment
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills

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Vantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Offerings include comprehensive medical plans, mental-health resources, wellness discounts, and access to a Personal Health Advocate. Descriptions emphasize broad healthcare support rather than minimal coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off policies are described as generous, with flexible or FTO-style language and strong PTO references. Guidance to verify whether PTO is FTO vs. accrual underscores that substantial time-off exists, even as structures may differ.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-focused benefits include paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement, with additional family-building support referenced in some listings. These offerings position caregiving needs as a supported part of employment.

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The Company
HQ: Westminister, CO
2,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous, interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space, air, and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.

Why Work With Us

Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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