Director of International Trade and Export Control, BlackSky Global

• A successful candidate will have hands-on experience working directly with operations, design, and contracting teams, as well as experience working with domestic and foreign customers and U.S. regulators
• Experience in the space and defense sector is a benefit
• A successful candidate will have an eagerness to solve challenging and novel problems and be interested to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in a dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic, mission driven, with ability to effectively balance a diverse workload and shift priorities as required
• Advanced Degree Juris Doctorate (master’s in law or international Trade) with 6-10 years’ experience in law, international trade or other related focus
• Expertise and extensive practical experience with ITAR and EAR compliance in an aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industry
• Proven commercial and international experience in export controls and regulatory compliance
• At least two years in the commercial space or defense sectors
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment, while also possessing the ability work accomplish and deliver tasks as a solo contributor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience
• Travel: 10% or less with a visit to the Herndon, VA corporate office a minimum of two times a year
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships, internally and externally. Capable of operating successfully in a high growth, innovative company

Desirable

• BlackSky is looking for a dynamic Director, International Trade and Export Control who is able to support all aspect of its business, who is able to support all aspects of its business, including cutting-edge product development, commercial and U.S. government contracting initiatives, satellite constellation operations, and platform and analytic capabilities
• As a part of our Legal team, your responsibilities are expected to encompass regulatory and export compliance; analysis and advice; training and policy development; communication with regulators; and such other duties as the VP of Legal may determine from time to time
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures to ensure effective export control management, ensuring adherence to ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable regulations
• Prepare/file Commodity Jurisdiction Requests, Commodity Classification Requests, and Advisory Opinions, as needed
• Interface directly with government regulatory agencies, including the Departments of State (DDTC) and Commerce (BIS), to manage licensing and regulatory communications
• Act as the primary Empowered Official (EO) responsible for export licensing, classification, and compliance oversight
• Evaluate contracts, agreements, and transactions for potential export control implications
• Perform compliance audits, risk assessments, and investigations, addressing gaps proactively
• Keep senior leadership informed of changes in export compliance regulations and implications for business operations
• Lead technical and legal review of deliverables, reports, and presentations and provide the business with expert guidance as to broad US and international regulatory compliance
• Assist development and product teams with regulatory requirements and filings with US regulatory agencies, such as FCC and NOAA, and international regulatory agencies as required
• Organize and compile materials for licenses, including renewals or updates to registration in a timely manner
• Support international expansion efforts, to include foreign business registration and maintenance
• Other responsibilities as arise