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Export Compliance Analyst
Anduril Industries is hiring for the role of Export Compliance Analyst, Costa Mesa, California (On-site). This is a Compliance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $86,000. Review the full details below and apply directly with Anduril Industries.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
BOUT THE TEAM
Anduril’s International Trade Compliance team is a resourceful and collaborative group dedicated to deploying cutting-edge defense technology to the United States and its allies. Operating in a fast-growing, high-impact environment, we take creative ownership of complex regulatory matters to build and manage efficient, top-tier compliance processes. We are deeply passionate about the law and policy of defense technology and foster a supportive culture that offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth.
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril’s International Trade Compliance team seeks an experienced Export Compliance Analyst to help build our Compliance team supporting the future technology of defense. In this role, you will work across many aspects of Anduril’s business including helping obtain and manage export authorizations, implementing compliance best practices and supporting our internal teams as a primary interface to Compliance. This position is based in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, D.C. Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Consistent with this fast growth, members of Anduril’s International Trade Compliance team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. The Export Compliance Analyst role will require creativity and resourcefulness to implement and manage efficient, high-compliance processes for complex rules, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path-making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies. The Export Compliance Analyst will be expected to take responsibility for significant, material projects, which will have a significant impact on the company’s business. Our team is passionate about the law and policy of defense technology and you should have an independent interest in the key issues in this field. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with tremendous opportunities for ownership and professional growth.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Ensure compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Prepare and submit export authorization applications
Provide guidance and training to staff on ITAR and EAR regulations
Monitor and implement changes in export control regulations
Manage and track export authorizations
Liaise with U.S. government agencies
Support the logistics team on hardware exports
Assist in the development, review, and improvement of compliance procedures and processes for U.S. subsidiaries
Perform compliance assessments of export/import authorizations and related transactions and assist in any investigations of potential compliance issues
Support and implement corrective actions that result from compliance issues
Participate in working groups, independent projects, and collaborative efforts with within the compliance function or cross-functionally
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1-3+ years of compliance work in export control.
Prior experience working for a defense contractor or U.S. Government
Strong understanding of U.S. export control regulations and compliance requirements
Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining compliance processes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Quick learner and able to contribute to the broader start-up legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you.
Capability to manage multiple complex tasks and work efficiently.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearances
Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time
Experience with export compliance software and/or databases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Significant compliance process management experience in defense sector
Experience with Australian and UK trade regulations
Experience with integrating trade compliance tools into ERP, PLM, and other systems
Prior experience as an Empowered Official
US Salary Range
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Location and market context
This role is based in Costa Mesa on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Anduril Industries's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
About compliance roles
Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.
How to position yourself for this compliance role
Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Anduril Industries would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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