# Senior Trade Compliance Specialist- Authorizations (R4873)
**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC, San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $124K-$186K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Itar, Ear, Deccs, Snap-R, Ddtc, Bis, Export Licensing, Classification Determinations, Jurisdiction Determinations, Trade Compliance Systems
**Posted:** 2026-04-30
> Manages export authorizations and licensing for ITAR/EAR-controlled technologies, interfaces with regulatory agencies like DDTC/BIS, and guides cross-functional teams on compliance. Requires 5+ years experience with export regulations and trade compliance tools.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Manage export authorizations, including preparation, submission, and tracking of license applications
- Interface with U.S. regulatory agencies (e.g., DDTC, BIS) as needed to support licensing activities
- Provide guidance on ITAR and EAR requirements to internal stakeholders across Engineering, Program Management, and Operations
- Support jurisdiction and classification determinations for products, software, and technology
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance is integrated into business processes and program execution
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Utilize trade compliance systems (e.g., DECCS, SNAP-R) to manage licensing workflows

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years of experience
- Experience with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Hands-on experience managing export authorizations and regulatory interactions
- Familiarity with trade compliance tools and systems, including **DECCS** and **SNAP-R**
- Strong understanding of export licensing workflows, classification, and jurisdiction determinations
- Experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

## Preferred Qualifications
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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