Senior Trade Compliance Specialist- Authorizations (R4873)

Washington, DC / San Diego, California / Dallas, Texas / San Francisco, California

Legal Division – Compliance /

Full Time Employee /

On-site

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

The Shield AI Trade Compliance team plays a critical role in enabling global operations while ensuring strict adherence to U.S. export and import regulations. We partner closely with Sales, Program Management, and Engineering to support the compliant movement of ITAR- and EAR-controlled goods and technologies in support of Shield AI’s mission.

Role Overview

Shield AI is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Specialist – Authorizations to support export licensing and regulatory compliance efforts. This role requires strong knowledge of ITAR and EAR frameworks, along with the ability to operate independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and balance compliance requirements with business objectives.

What you'll do:

Manage export authorizations, including preparation, submission, and tracking of license applications
Interface with U.S. regulatory agencies (e.g., DDTC, BIS) as needed to support licensing activities
Provide guidance on ITAR and EAR requirements to internal stakeholders across Engineering, Program Management, and Operations
Support jurisdiction and classification determinations for products, software, and technology
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance is integrated into business processes and program execution
Maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
Utilize trade compliance systems (e.g., DECCS, SNAP-R) to manage licensing workflows

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years of experience
Experience with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Hands-on experience managing export authorizations and regulatory interactions
Familiarity with trade compliance tools and systems, including DECCS and SNAP-R
Strong understanding of export licensing workflows, classification, and jurisdiction determinations
Experience collaborating with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

$124,000 - $186,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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