Trade Compliance Lead

About Rivet Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems – fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking – for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments. We serve technicians, engineers, first responders, and service members, enabling them with modern tools that meet today’s demands. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE Work Authorization Requirement Due to federal regulations, all candidates must be a U.S. Person. Eligible individuals must provide documentation verifying U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected status. Role Trade & Security Compliance Lead Location Washington, DC Compensation $150,000–$190,000 plus benefits, including unlimited PTO. Compensation may vary within this range based on experience and other factors. Role Summary Enable secure and compliant operations in support of global defense programs while building the industrial security posture required for classified work. Serve as Rivet’s Facility Security Officer (FSO) and primary Global Trade point of contact, ensuring adherence to ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and NISPOM. Responsibilities Serve as Rivet’s Facility Security Officer, administering the facility security program per NISPOM and contract requirements, including PCL processing. Develop and maintain core security documentation: SPP, Insider Threat Program, Technology Control Plan, and visit authorization processes. Own the full export/import licensing lifecycle—preparing license applications, agreements, and authorizations; facilitating hardware and software release approvals; reviewing technical data prior to release to non-U.S. persons. Partner with program, engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to align business activities with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements; represent Trade & Security in internal and external forums. Serve as a trusted advisor to program teams and mentor junior trade and security personnel. Lead compliance assessments, investigations, audits, and corrective actions; drive continuous improvement of industrial security and export control procedures, governance, and documentation. Role Requirements Minimum 5–8 years of combined experience in ITAR/EAR trade compliance and industrial security, including hands‑on experience with export/import license applications and approvals. Experience managing export and import licensing and classifications for hardware and software under ITAR, EAR, and OFAC. Ability to determine and certify appropriate legal authority—license, exemption, or exception—for exports of defense articles, dual‑use commodities, technical data, and defense services. Support program and capture-level engagements, providing authorization status updates to leadership and stakeholders. Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD Form 254 interpretation, and contract security flow‑downs; proficiency in government licensing and security systems (DECCS, SNAP‑R, SAP‑GT, OCR EASE, DISS, NBIS, NISS). Strong communication and training skills; able to develop trade compliance training for non‑trade employees. Knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classifications, and restricted party screening. Strong understanding of deemed export regulations and foreign nationals access protocols. Compensation will be determined by experience and other factors; eligible employees receive equity grants and a competitive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rivet Industries