Senior Trade Compliance Analyst – ITAR

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

The ITAR Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for Export Compliance Jurisdiction & Classification determination and overseeing the organization’s compliance with U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This role requires a deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and ITAR within the aerospace and aviation environment. Reporting to the Senior Trade Compliance Manager, this role ensures that controlled aircraft systems, components, technical data, and defense services are managed in full regulatory compliance, while supporting business operations, engineering, MRO, and supply chain activities across global operations.

• Important Notice: Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Step-by-step analysis of ITAR, its requirements and decision making.
• Apply ITAR (22 CFR Parts 120–130) relevant to aerospace and aviation activities.
• Develop and enforce classification and jurisdiction process
• Create, implement, and maintain the ITAR compliance program, policies, and procedures.
• Determine jurisdiction and classification for aircraft, components, avionics, software, and technical data.
• Identify licensing requirements and manage DDTC authorizations. Submit License applications request.
• Act as the primary liaison with U.S. regulatory authorities (DDTC) and external counsel if needed.
• Oversee access controls for foreign nationals, including employee screening, visitor management, and IT system controls.
• Ensure secure handling of controlled data across engineering, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), and digital platforms.
• Conduct internal compliance assessments, audits, and risk analyses.
• Identify gaps, implement corrective and preventive actions, and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Support internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Design and deliver ITAR and export compliance training for engineering, maintenance, supply chain, IT, HR, and leadership teams.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to business units on ITAR export control considerations related to aircraft operations, leasing, maintenance, and technical support.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on aerospace/aviation operations.
• Maintain required records in accordance with ITAR retention rules.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Law, Engineering, Aviation Management, International Trade, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in ITAR exports, preferred in aerospace or aviation.
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics, MRO environments, or aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Hands-on experience with DDTC licensing systems (DECCS).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Proven experience managing audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance programs.
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• ITAR Certification or equivalent
• U.S. Export Compliance Certification or equivalent
• Aviation or aerospace compliance certifications (a plus)
  
  

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