Export Control Specialist

About this role

TechOp Solutions is seeking an Export Control Specialist to support the review and classification of technologies, items, and services and help ensure compliance with applicable export regulations.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on export compliance experience, strong analytical and writing skills, and working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), U.S. Munitions List (USML), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements. This role requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently classify items, services, and technologies under applicable Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and USML categories.
• Identify applicable export exemptions and licensing requirements.
• Prepare assessments, briefings, technical evaluations, and regulatory interpretations.
• Maintain compliance databases, documenting review findings and supporting information.
• Develop and update training materials and outreach products.
• Provide technical and programmatic input to reviews and policy development.

Requirements

• At least three years of demonstrated export compliance experience, including application of ITAR, EAR, USML categories, and ECCNs.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong reading comprehension, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and regulatory information clearly to audiences with varied backgrounds.
• Ability to manage assignments independently and contribute effectively to team projects.
• Availability to work onsite in the Washington, DC metropolitan area up to five days per week as required.