ITAR Compliance Manager - Saudi Arabia / Middle East - Excellent Prospects

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC in ARMS REGULATIONS (I.T.A.R) EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU. 

Our client is a major organisation with operations around the world. They handle high-worth contracts for numerous government and international defence / aerospace agencies. 

A new role now exists for an experienced ITAR export control compliance professional. Based in KSA or elsewhere in the GCC, you will take responsibility for a wide and growing remit encompassing businesses activities in Saudi and the Middle East. 

Due to visa requirements - a degree from a recognized US, UK, European or comparable establishment is required.  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a small team of ITAR compliance officers 
• Ensuring there is appropriate export authorisation in place in order to support the export of parts and technology
• Maintain detailed knowledge and understanding of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Manage the day to day exports activity ensuring exports are made under export authorisations and are done so compliantly.
• Conduct regular reviews of export authorisations to ensure the proper authorisations are in place and exports are compliant 
• Provide training courses on export compliance to raise awareness and strengthen compliance throughout the business.
• Assist with the implementation of export control processes, work instructions and control plans
• Conduct investigations, draft disclosures and reporting and managing violations of the export regulations.
• Implement compliance control plans 

Qualifications and experience

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized US, UK, European or comparable establishment
• 5+ years Business experience 

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 plus years of export controls and licensing, with an emphasis on ITAR and EAR.
• Previous experience of implementing compliance programs.
• Team management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and accomplish tasks of varying complexity through the application of technical, administrative and analytical skills.  Strong organisational skills required.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.
• Previous experience with drafting export authorisations, voluntary disclosures and other documents related to export controls.

In return a competitive package including recreation allowance and nearly 2 months leave is available. 

If you have the requisite experience described above and are keen to progress your career with this international business, please forward your CV and contact details.

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