Trade and Regulatory Compliance Manager

Astranis
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,000 - 235,000Function: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Written communication","Oral communication","Attention to detail","Independent problem-solving"]

Oversee Astranis’ trade, ethics, and regulatory compliance programs within the legal department, anchoring on U.S. export controls (ITAR/EAR) and expanding into broader corporate regulatory management. Serve as subject matter expert on ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, FCPA, and FAR/DFARS, classify regulated technical data/services, manage export authorizations and filings, and lead training, audits, and cross-functional compliance frameworks with engineering, supply chain, HR, and commercial sales.

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Trade and Regulatory Compliance Manager

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Job Summary

Oversee Astranis’ trade, ethics, and regulatory compliance programs within the legal department, anchoring on U.S. export controls (ITAR/EAR) and expanding into broader corporate regulatory management. Serve as subject matter expert on ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, FCPA, and FAR/DFARS, classify regulated technical data/services, manage export authorizations and filings, and lead training, audits, and cross-functional compliance frameworks with engineering, supply chain, HR, and commercial sales.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the strategy, daily administration, and continuous enhancement of the company’s trade and regulatory compliance program.
  • •Act as subject matter expert on ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, FCPA, and FAR/DFARS provisions; classify technical data, hardware, software, and defense services against CCL and USML.
  • •Evaluate emerging business initiatives and foreign engagements to determine regulatory requirements and prepare/manage export authorizations, licenses, or agreements.
  • •Draft, submit, and administer filings through government portals (including DECCS and SNAP-R) as needed; manage foreign national access, establish Technology Control Plans (TCPs), and review vendor/partner agreements.
  • •Lead internal compliance reviews, risk audits, and training on export controls, anti-bribery, trade compliance, and corporate ethics while tracking changes in federal laws and trade policies.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,000 - 235,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife Insurance401kPaid LeaveEquityMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in business, international relations, legal studies, logistics, engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • •4+ years of hands-on regulatory compliance experience with core expertise in U.S. export controls (ITAR/EAR).
  • •Working knowledge of OFAC sanctions, FCPA anti-corruption standards, and U.S. Government contracting compliance rules (FAR/DFARS).
  • •Familiarity with U.S. government filing systems such as DECCS and SNAP-R.
  • •Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance and manage multiple compliance projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:4+ yearsAerospaceDefenseSatelliteTrade compliance
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationWritten communicationOral communicationAttention to detailIndependent problem-solving
Certifications:CUSECO
Tech Stack:ITAREAROFACFCPAFARDFARSCCLUSMLDECCSSNAP-RTCPsTechnology Control PlansCommerce Control ListUnited States Munitions List

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Astranis
Designs and manufactures small geostationary communications satellites to provide affordable broadband connectivity to underserved regions using proprietary microGEO satellite technology and integrated ground systems.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series B
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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