What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist position at OST, Inc.?
Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.
The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.
Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist
Overview
Join OST's team supporting mission-critical DoD programs, where you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations across international and defense-related efforts. This position works closely with program teams, contracts, and leadership to support export-controlled activities, mitigate risk, and enable successful global program execution.
Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:
- Support export control and compliance activities across DoD and international programs
- Review program documentation, contracts, and technical data to identify export control considerations (ITAR/EAR)
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of export authorizations, licenses, agreements, and exemptions
- Provide guidance to program teams on handling export-controlled information and foreign disclosure requirements
- Partner with contracts, legal, and security teams to ensure compliance across program activities
- Support development and maintenance of internal compliance procedures, documentation, and training materials
- Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and tracking of export-related activities and metrics
- Stay current on export control regulations and support implementation of updates across programs
Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):
- Bachelor's degree in Business, International Relations, Law, Security, Engineering, or related field
- 5-10 years of experience supporting export control, compliance, contracts, or international program activities
- Experience with ITAR and/or EAR regulations (direct or supporting role)
- Experience reviewing contracts, technical data, or program activities for compliance considerations
- Ability to work cross-functionally with program teams, contracts, and leadership
- Active Secret clearance
Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):
- Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Federal programs
- Exposure to export licensing, agreements, or foreign disclosure processes
- Familiarity with FMS (Foreign Military Sales) or international program environments
- Experience working with contracts, legal, or compliance teams
- Formal training or certification related to export control (ITAR/EAR)
This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.
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