Senior Compliance Associate
Hybrid 4 onsite Tysons Corner – Fridays remote
About FD Associates, Inc.
FD Associates, Inc. is a small consulting firm specializing in export compliance licensing and compliance for client companies in the defense, aerospace, electronics, space, cybersecurity, encryption, computers, industrial, scientific, and medical industries.
Established in 1990, FD Associates is well regarded within the industry for and with the regulatory agencies (Department of State, Commerce, and Defense) for its support to small and medium-sized companies, both U.S. and foreign, in fulfilling their needs for export licensing required by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), advising on the use of export license exemptions and exceptions, establishing and updating compliance programs, training and auditing, and development of voluntary disclosures to various government agencies. In addition to this work, FD Associates supports clients and law firms with filings related to ATF, CFIUS transactions, customs seizures, the U.S. Canada Joint Certification Program, DFARS Cybersecurity compliance, HTS and Schedule B Classification, and ACE account requirements for filing EEI. FD Associates prides itself on its responsiveness to clients and the government and on delivering high-quality work products.
Position Purpose:
Do you love putting a puzzle together to figure out why something didn't work as it should?
The Senior Compliance Associate knows the ITAR/EAR and FTR like the back of their hand and relishes helping companies solve complex compliance situations with investigation, disclosure, training, procedures updates, and auditing.
A Senior Compliance Associate's primary responsibility is to investigate non-compliance with ITAR/EAR/FTR/OFAC, prepare voluntary disclosures, and implement follow-on corrective action. Additional responsibilities involve the analysis of export & sanctions regulations and application to client transactions, development of commodity/technology classifications for complex items, use of narrative and persuasive writing skills to develop position papers for such products, the preparation and filing of Commodity Jurisdictions and Commodity Classifications for sophisticated products and technology, supporting the development and provision of targeted export compliance training, supporting clients with investigation, preparation and filing of voluntary disclosures to various government agencies, aiding clients with the development and implementation and updates to compliance plans, manuals and procedures, training and the conduct of reviews and audits of export compliance programs.
The position will require the occasional drafting of export licenses with the State and Commerce.
Travel may be required.
Requirements:
- JD Preferred, NOT REQUIRED. Minimum 7 years of related work experience directly in positions responsible for ITAR, EAR, and OFAC compliance at a defense contractor
- Background in export/import regulations (ITAR, EAR, ATF, FTR, OFAC, FCPA, Customs), Export Control Reform, Compliance programs, Export Jurisdiction, classifications self-classification, Voluntary Disclosures, export licensing and license exemptions/exceptions, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Commodity Jurisdiction requests. Commodity Classification Requests, Technology Control Plans, and the shipping process is required.
- Strong writing, communication, training, and research skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with general guidance and as a team player
- Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide array of projects
- Sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic, and business acumen
- Strong MS Office skills required
- Working knowledge of the export regulations referenced is required.
- The position is on-site 4 days a week at FD Associates offices in Tysons Corner, VA.
- Limited travel may be required in the future.
Salary/Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Senior Compliance Associate $180 - $250k (based on experience)
- Vacation/Sick ( 2 weeks(1-2 yr), 3 weeks(3-5 yr), 4 weeks (6 yr and beyond)
- Medical/Dental/Vision * as permitted by law
- 401K after 1 year
- Year-end bonus potential
Email info@fdassociates.net
Industry
- Defense & Space
Employment Type
Full-time