Export Compliance Specialist
American Systems
Arlington, VA · Posted July 22, 2026
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About the job
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.
Responsibilities
As The Export Compliance Specialist, you will:
Perform export-control review, licensing support, documentation, and coordination for sensitive defense information, technology, and technical data.
Evaluate proposed releases and transfers, apply applicable regulatory and Government guidance, and support licensing application and review processes in multinational or partner-facing environments.
Collaborate with security, legal, engineering, disclosure, and program stakeholders to identify restrictions, document decisions, and protect controlled information while enabling authorized mission activity.
Through disciplined records, compliance monitoring, and timely issue resolution, the Export Compliance Specialist helps ensure that export-related actions are properly reviewed, approved, traceable, and integrated with program execution without compromising protected capabilities or information.
Essential Responsibilities:
Review proposed exports, transfers, technical exchanges, and data releases for compliance with applicable export-control requirements.
Prepare and coordinate licensing applications, supporting documentation, proviso reviews, and related approval actions.
Analyze technical information and release requests to identify restrictions, control considerations, and required safeguards.
Coordinate export matters with Government stakeholders, legal counsel, engineers, security personnel, and international support teams.
Maintain accurate records of licenses, approvals, limitations, correspondence, and completed export-compliance actions.
Monitor authorized activities for adherence to license conditions, release guidance, and approved handling procedures.
Develop and update export-compliance procedures, review tools, briefings, and awareness materials.
Resolve export-control questions and recommend compliant courses of action that support authorized mission objectives.
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Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) licensing applications and review process.
Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft programs and systems
Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance ; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $132,500.00/Yr. - USD $221,300.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status