Trade Compliance Manager, CHAOS Industries
$115-180k
+ Pre-IPO stock option grants, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Offers Relocation assistance
Office located in Hawthorne, CA
Next-gen defense & critical industry technologies
Open for applications
Next-gen defense & critical industry technologies
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$115-180k
+ Pre-IPO stock option grants, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Offers Relocation assistance
Office located in Hawthorne, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To redefine defense through technology.
Role
Who you are
- You have 5+ years of experience in trade compliance roles
- What we have to do next won’t always be obvious; you’re comfortable figuring out what is needed and then doing it
- You are comfortable learning technical concepts and willing to dig deep into how our products work
- Ability to work with engineers, BD, and lawyers
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. regulations governing export-controlled items
- In-depth expertise in the U.S. Munitions List (USML), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), deemed exports, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Commerce Control List (CCL)
- Hands-on experience with DDTC licensing applications (e.g., DSP-5, TAA, MLA)
- Proven track record in developing and implementing export control programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Must be a U.S. Person due to the nature of work & required access to U.S. export-controlled information
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- We are looking for a skilled and motivated Trade Compliance Manager to join our team onsite at our Los Angeles office. Reporting to the VP of Legal and Operations, you will be at the forefront of shaping and executing our trade compliance strategy, ensuring strict adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other export control regulations.
- You will work closely with internal teams (including Engineering, Business Development, and Operations) and regulatory agencies to manage our export and ITAR compliance programs, driving excellence in compliance across the organization. This is an opportunity to drive strategy around our compliance posture and how we succeed in a regulated environment
- Develop, implement, and maintain trade policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Treasury regulations
- Establish, manage, and maintain the company’s Export Management Control Policy (EMCP) consistent with DDTC requirements
- Define, conduct, and oversee regular trade compliance audits and investigations to identify and mitigate potential risks and exposures
- Determine classification and licensing requirements based on applicable government regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR) and apply for necessary licenses through the relevant government systems (DECCS, SNAP-R, etc.)
- Perform and maintain records for restricted party screenings
- Design and deliver tailored export control and global trade compliance training programs for both internal and external stakeholders
- Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees on information security policies, procedures, best practices, and proper handling of classified information
- Stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and industry best practices to enhance the company’s trade compliance posture
- Collaborate with IT and Engineering teams to ensure secure system architectures and robust data protection measures for systems processing controlled information
Our take
In the modern world, defence industries must meet ever-evolving threats through new technologies, meaning that forward-thinking is the crux of battling sophisticated threats. CHAOS Industries consists of engineers and researchers building the next generation of defence and critical industry technologies.
Its products to date include the CHAOS Coherent Distributed Network, a time synchronicity platform, and HYDRA that facilitates land, sea and air-based detection and communications. Easy to integrate into existing defence systems, HYDRA can be deployed into challenging warfare environments - providing unique solutions for US defence industries.
In the face of a highly complex threat landscape, it’s unsurprising that CHAOS has received considerable funding. This will support the company’s commercial growth and product development. It also hired a former congressman and ex-CIA veteran as its Chief Strategy Officer, exemplifying its alignment with key defence sectors in the US.
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Company benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits will be 100% paid for by the company
- Life, FSA, HSA, 401k (+ Company match), and more
- Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO (for exempt employees), casual dress code
- Generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance + (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Company HQ
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Bo Marr
(Co-CEO, CTO & Co-founder)Previously on the Board of Directors at Epirus, Technical Director at Raytheon and studied a PhD at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Brett Cummings
(CFO & Co-founder)Is also an Advisor at Next Play Capital. Previously a CFO at United Cities North America, Senior Advisor at Formation 8 and 8VC.
John Tenet
(Co-CEO & Co-founder)Also Co-Founder at Epirus. Previously Partner at 8VC, Principal at Valar Ventures and an Associate at Allen & Company.
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