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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

As part of a small, diverse, and hardworking team of specialists, you will assist with supporting and executing Blue Origin’s trade compliance policies and provide related guidance to company employees for various spaceflight systems.  In this role, you will support assigned business units through drafting and submitting classification requests, advisory opinions, and export/import applications to various government agencies, identifying export control issues and providing compliant solutions, developing and administering training, responding to regulatory questions, and staying abreast of regulatory changes.

We are looking for someone to apply their knowledge, learning, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Travel up to 10% of the time is expected in this position.

Responsibilities:

Draft, submit, and manage export authorizations, including ITAR licenses and agreements, EAR licenses, and license exemptions and exceptionsConduct technical data reviews, and support jurisdiction and classification exercises and determinationsSupport development of advisory opinions and classification requestsExecute Trade Compliance procedures and identify compliance improvementsAdvise, educate, and train internal stakeholders on matters related to U.S. export laws, including use of ITAR and EAR authorizations, execution of export policies and procedures, and technology controlsExecute technology and facility control plansHelp develop, maintain, improve, and manage tools to facilitate compliance including maintenance of procedures and internal databasesWork with NASA to implement and ensure compliance related to U.S. export laws for Dragon cargo and crew missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and the Human Landing System (HLS) programWork with the space operations and space medicine teams to ensure astronaut and research work is compliant with U.S. export lawsConduct research on U.S. federal statutes, regulations, directives, and guidance related to U.S. export laws

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree4+ years of experience working with U.S. export control regulationsStrong knowledge of the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including classification of hardware and technical data and drafting and submitting export authorizationsWorking knowledge of SNAP-R and DECCS portal systemsAbility to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired:

Comfortable working with a customer focus in a high demand environmentExperience drafting policies and proceduresFamiliarity with classification according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)Experience using Artificial Intelligence enabled tools

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $100,997.00-$141,395.10

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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