Director, Trade Compliance

Blue Origin

Kent, WA, USA
Base: $218,262.00 - $305,566.80; bonus/equity: not...
Itar/ear classification
Export control laws and regulations
Import and prohibited trade practice laws
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion

Job Summary

  • At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
  • As the Director of Trade Compliance, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Blue Origin's trade compliance program, overseeing a team of subject matter experts responsible for ensuring the company meets its rapidly expanding domestic and international business objectives while maintaining full compliance with all applicable export control, import, and prohibited trade practice laws and regulations.
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Matching Summary

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Salary

Base: $218,262.00 - $305,566.80; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ITAR/EAR classification
  • export control laws and regulations
  • import and prohibited trade practice laws
  • enterprise trade compliance strategy
  • regulatory engagement

Nice-to-have

  • problem-solving mindset
  • build compliant pathways
  • passion for mission and vision
  • AI for rapid results

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years progressive trade compliance experience
  • 5+ years leadership role managing teams
  • Deep expertise in ITAR, EAR, FTR, OFAC
  • USML and CCL classification experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • J.D. or advanced degree preferred

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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