Export Control Manager

About PowerusPowerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.MissionOur mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.Why Join PowerusPowerus designs and manufactures unmanned systems for defense and national security customers, and most of its engineering output is controlled technical data. Hiring, government programs, acquisitions, and interest from allied customers each raise export control questions.This role owns the export compliance program: jurisdiction and classification, licensing with DDTC and BIS, the technology control plan, restricted-party screening, and training.Position OverviewPowerus is seeking an Export Control Manager to own the company's export compliance program across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business development, and to serve as or directly support the Empowered Official.Key ResponsibilitiesMake and document jurisdiction and classification determinations against the USML and CCL, including ECCN assignmentPrepare, submit, and manage DDTC and BIS license applicationsDraft and administer Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and related authorizationsMaintain DDTC registration, EEI/AES filings, and license and agreement recordsOwn the technology control plan, including physical and IT access controls and marking of controlled technical dataRun deemed-export controls for employees, contractors, and visitorsOperate restricted-party screening across customers, suppliers, partners, and visitorsDeliver export control training to engineering, program, and business development staffConduct internal audits, drive corrective actions, and prepare voluntary self-disclosures when requiredQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in export or trade complianceExperience administering an export control program under the ITAR and EAR, including classification and license or agreement preparationWorking knowledge of the USML, CCL and ECCN structure, license exceptions and exemptions, and recordkeeping requirementsExperience with restricted-party screening, deemed-export controls, or technology control plansEligibility to serve as an Empowered Official under 22 C.F.R. 120.67U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical dataPreferred QualificationsExperience serving as an Empowered OfficialExperience in unmanned systems, aerospace, or defense manufacturingExperience with commodity jurisdiction requests and voluntary self-disclosuresFamiliarity with DFARS, CUI, NIST SP 800-171, and NDAA Section 848 sourcing requirementsExperience with export compliance after acquisitionsCUSECO, CES, or ECoP certificationActive or prior U.S. security clearanceWhat We Look ForCandidates should have built export controls into everyday engineering and business processes and be able to describe a determination they documented that withstood later review.Equal Opportunity StatementPowerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.