Senior Export Consultant

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Export Consultant to join our team in San Diego, CA. This position supports our DoD customer and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

About The Marlin Alliance

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow’s digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a DoD client export team and brief leadership on industry and intra-governmental issues related to Command Control Communications commodities (USML Cat. XI).
• Coordinate responses to export license requests for the release of ITAR-controlled commodities, services, and technical data.
• Develop DoD policy regarding the release of U.S. Government waveforms and establish risk analysis guidance for Combat Commands to safeguard warfighter preparedness.
• Advise partner DoD organizations up to the "one-star" level on changes to export regulations and their organizational impacts.
• Conduct initial commodity jurisdiction determinations for software-defined radios in support of the Department of State.
• Develop and implement trade compliance programs, company-specific directives, and internal controls across impacted divisions.
• Author Export Compliance Manuals and technical assistance agreements while providing ITAR/EAR training to management, employees, and clients.
• Represent the company in matters involving the Department of State and Department of Commerce, as well as at global industry symposiums and trade shows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade or a related field
• 5-10 years demonstrated expertise in ITAR, EAR, and DoD export policy
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to international business
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, International Trade or a related field
• Professional certification such as Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.
• A constant state of mental alertness.
• Frequent work under deadlines.

Job Classification

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $145,000
• Location: San Diego, CA

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.