Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist

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

Job Duties

• The Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist provides expert advisory and execution support for export control, international compliance, and regulatory requirements in support of Government programs. This role ensures all activities involving foreign partners, international programs, technical data, and defense articles comply with applicable U.S. export control laws, regulations, and policies, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Responsibilities include reviewing program activities, technical data, contracts, and deliverables to identify export control applicability and compliance requirements. The specialist supports preparation, coordination, and submission of export authorization requests, including licenses, agreements, exemptions, and provisos, and ensures compliance with approved authorizations.
• The Sr. Export Control / Compliance Specialist advises program offices, engineers, logisticians, and acquisition personnel on export-controlled information handling, foreign disclosure considerations, and compliance risk mitigation. The role supports development and maintenance of compliance procedures, internal controls, training materials, and audit documentation to ensure consistent adherence to export control requirements.
• Additional duties include monitoring regulatory changes; coordinating with Government export control, legal, and security offices; supporting audits and inspections; tracking compliance metrics; identifying potential compliance risks or violations; and recommending corrective actions. The specialist ensures compliance activities are integrated into program planning and execution without impacting schedule or mission performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Business, Law, Compliance, Security Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting export control, regulatory compliance, or international program activities
• Demonstrated experience with:
• ITAR and EAR compliance requirements
• Export license and authorization preparation and coordination
• Compliance reviews of technical data, contracts, and program activities
• Advising program teams on export control and foreign disclosure considerations
• Active Secret Clearance
• Must be authorized to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting DoD, Army, or Federal programs
• Familiarity with foreign military sales (FMS) and international security cooperation environments
• Experience coordinating with legal, security, and contracting offices
• Export compliance certification or formal training (e.g., ITAR/EAR coursework)

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.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.