Shield AI needs to build and maintain compliance infrastructure that supports product development, licensing, and global shipments to protect service members and civilians across the globe.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in U.S. export compliance, including jurisdiction/classification and licensing under ITAR and EAR
- Experience managing or administering export licenses and agreements through DECCS and SNAP-R
- A strong understanding of trade compliance requirements in a tech or defense-focused environment
- Familiarity with software technical data and technology controls and access restrictions
- You’ve built or scaled a trade compliance program at a fast-moving technology company.
- You have experience working with government agencies (e.g., DDTC, BIS, DHS) during audits or disclosures.
- You are comfortable working with engineers and product teams to interpret technical documentation and identify export control implications.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering, business development, program, and operations teams to identify export classification and licensing needs for products, software, and technology.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain export license applications and agreements (e.g., DSP-5s, TAA, MLAs, BIS licenses).
- Create and manage internal controls, including jurisdiction and classification workflows, visitor screening, and controlled technical data access.
- Lead audits and assessments to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in our trade compliance program.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, or equivalent legal training
- Demonstrated people management experience, including leading, mentoring, and developing compliance or cross-functional teams
- You hold a compliance certification (e.g., ECoP, ITAR/EAR training) or have completed relevant government export control training courses.
