Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) is to provide high speed, low latency, and secure broadband access for United States and global government customers using Kuiper’s satellite network.

We have an immediate opening for an Import and Export Control Lead to support the Kuiper Government Solutions team focusing on U.S. Government customers, such as NASA, DoD, and National Security, in addition to global government customers. As the Import and Export Control Lead, you will drive end-to-end management of global trade operations through strategic oversight of import compliance requirements, Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) authorizations, and SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) optimization.

You will work in a collaborative, analytical, and fast-paced environment and must be comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams. The candidate must think big while diving deep, build and earn trust with internal and external customers and be passionate about delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have experience with import and export classifications, licensing, operations, and SAP GTS.

Key job responsibilities
• Develop and implement customs compliance policies, procedures and work instructions
• Manage customs import compliance requirements including harmonized tariff scheduled (HTS) classifications, country of origin determinations, customs valuation, duties, taxes and fees, import licenses and permits, and records
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure accurate entry filings, monitor entry status, resolve customs holds, and respond to CBP inquiries
• Analyze and determine eligibility for license exceptions and exemptions under the EAR and ITAR (including STA, ENC, and 126.4), document decision rationale, and implement appropriate controls and procedures
• Prepare and submit EAR and ITAR export license applications, while maintaining a comprehensive tracking system to monitor usage, conditions, and expiration dates
• Configure and maintain SAP GTS, including optimization of automated trade processes, license management, product classification, and customs management
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency, compliance rates, and cycle times, while identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Provide trade compliance training to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Design and execute risk-based trade compliance audits and assessments, identify compliance gaps, coordinate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and minimize risk

Security clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.