Export Compliance Specialist
cfs
| Company | cfs |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Cleveland |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | USD 70k–90k |
| Posted | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Job Title: Export Compliance Specialist
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000
Location: Cleveland, Ohio or Remote
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• High-impact role supporting global export compliance initiatives
• Opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert in EAR and ITAR regulations
• Exposure to engineering, operations, sales, legal, and other business functions
• Ability to influence compliance processes and best practices across the organization
• Visibility into international trade operations and licensing strategy
• Opportunity to lead training and compliance awareness initiatives
• Flexible location with remote work option
• Stable role within a highly regulated and business-critical function
Key Responsibilities:
• Assume primary responsibility for performing export classifications under both the ITAR and EAR for company products, parts, and technology.
• Review and audit export classification processes and decisions.
• Document export classification rationale and maintain classification records.
• Analyze transactions for export license applicability and manage the full export license lifecycle, including experience with SNAP-R and DECCS government application systems.
• Draft and support license applications submitted through BIS and DECCS.
• Review End User Certificates (EUCs) and determine Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO).
• Monitor and manage the export compliance inbox, responding to export-related requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to business units on export processes, licensing requirements, and classification best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to gather technical information needed for export classifications.
• Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to export compliance.
• Develop and deliver export compliance training programs to cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Sales.
• Oversee denied-party screening processes for customers and vendors and conduct ownership reviews as required.
• Maintain and update the Export Compliance Manual and Technology Control Plans in accordance with evolving federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of export licenses, monitor status, and ensure timely renewals.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 5+ years of export compliance experience with strong expertise in export classification and licensing.
• In-depth knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Familiarity with deemed export regulations and best practices for managing controlled technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical specifications and regulatory requirements for accurate classifications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, global trade environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems used to manage trade compliance data.
For immediate and confidential consideration reach out to me, Kelley McEndree, at [email protected] .
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