Export Control Specialist

Export Controls Specialist

We’re looking for an Export Controls Specialist to help ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. trade regulations while supporting fast-paced, operationally critical programs. In this role, you’ll balance regulatory requirements with business needs, proactively manage export permits and licenses, and collaborate closely with internal teams and government stakeholders.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving export control processes, managing export authorization platforms, supporting audits and investigations, and delivering training across the organization. This position suits someone who is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments.

Key Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in export controls or trade compliance
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. export regulations (ITAR, EAR, CGP, EIPA)
• Experience managing permits, licenses, re-exports, and compliance platforms
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure
• Eligibility to obtain required security clearances

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.