Export and Import Control Officer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8479995
Date Posted: 9/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Rock Hill, SC
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Description
Go to end ⇓The Export and Import Control Officer (EICO), reporting to the Contracts Manager, is responsible for managing and maintaining the Company's compliance with U.S. export control, import, and international trade requirements applicable to its defense products, technical data, software, services, and international business activities. This position serves as the Company's primary point of contact for export and import compliance and works closely with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Business Development. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Day to day working with the Compliance/Contracts team, Finance Manager, Programs Manager and Engineering Manager as well as the UK based sister defense company.
- Travel to supplier and customer sites in the US and to the UK based sister defense company.
- Occasional work or travel outside of normal business hours may be required
- Work within strict time, budgetary and quality frameworks
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal
- VP Finance
- VP BD
- Contracts Manager
- Program/Project Managers
- Engineering Manager
- Security & Admin Staff
- External
- Logistics and Shipping Companies
- Customer operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:
This list is provided as an overview and should not be construed as exhaustive:
- Administer the Company's export and import compliance program and related policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Determine and document applicable export classifications, including USML/ITAR and EAR/Commerce Control List (CCL) classifications.
- Support the classification and jurisdiction of products, components, technical data, software, and services.
- Review proposed international transactions, customers, suppliers, end users, intermediaries, and other parties for import and export control requirements.
- Determine licensing requirements and coordinate applications, provisos, agreements, and related submissions with the appropriate U.S. Government agencies.
- Maintain records supporting import and export authorizations, licenses, agreements, classifications, screening, shipments, and other compliance determinations.
- Establish and maintain procedures for the controlled handling and transfer of technical data, including international access and foreign-person considerations.
- Support compliance with ITAR requirements and, where applicable, EAR, OFAC sanctions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements, and other applicable trade regulations.
- Coordinate import activities, including classification, country of origin, customs documentation, valuation, duties, and broker communications.
- Review international purchase orders, sales orders, contracts, statements of work, and shipping documentation for export/import compliance requirements.
- Work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and customers to resolve trade-compliance issues.
- Develop and deliver export/import compliance training to employees and relevant contractors.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their potential impact on Company operations.
- Conduct periodic internal compliance reviews and assist with audits, investigations, voluntary disclosures, corrective actions, and Government inquiries when required.
- Maintain an effective export/import compliance manual and associated procedures.
- Advise management and employees on compliance risks and escalate potential violations promptly.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of technology and access controls designed to prevent unauthorized exports or transfers.
- Perform other contract and compliance related duties as assigned.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain, business, law, compliance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in export/import compliance within the US defense industry.
- Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR and familiarity with U.S. sanctions and customs requirements.
- Experience with export classification, licensing, screening, recordkeeping, and compliance documentation.
- Experience working with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and/or Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
- Experience supporting DSP-5, DSP-73, TAA, MLA, or other DDTC authorizations.
- Experience with AES/EEI filings and U.S. Customs import processes.
- Familiarity with OFAC regulations and sanctions screening.
- Experience with defense contracting and DFARS requirements related to import and export controls.
- Familiarity with foreign-person/access-control procedures.
- Experience conducting internal export compliance assessments or audits.
- Professional certification such as CES, CGBP, or other relevant trade-compliance certification is a plus.
Essential Personal Attributes:
- Process orientated with a high degree of compliance bias and attention to detail.
- Experience and confidence in managing logistics.
- A positive 'can do' approach with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Proactive identification and escalation of compliance risks.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when dealing with sensitive compliance matters.
- Ability to prioritize competing requirements.
- High degree of tenacity to ensure tasks are completed fully.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn compliance, ERP, and screening systems.
- Valid passport with no travel restrictions.
- Team focussed.
Desirable Personal Attributes:
- A contracts/logistics background.
- An exposure to financial transaction processes.
- A willingness to learn and develop.






















