Standard Job Description

You will be the International Trade Compliance Staff for the International Trade Compliance team. Our team is responsible for ensuring seamless international trade operations and providing compliance support across multiple programs.

What You Will Be Doing
As the International Trade Compliance Staff you will be responsible for interpreting complex regulatory requirements, managing license portfolios, and serving as an Empowered Official to support program teams.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Interpret and apply U.S. Department of State and Commerce trade regulations.
• Manage and maintain export license portfolios.
• Act as an Empowered Official for designated programs.
• Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Support international business objectives across the MFC organization.

Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative senior‑level professional with deep regulatory expertise and a proven track record of independent decision‑making. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on global trade strategy, and the opportunity to shape compliance practices within a leading aerospace and defense organization.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, law, political science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in international trade compliance.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of core U.S. export/import regulatory frameworks, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply government regulations to programs, products, processes, and business practices.

• Experience determining export/import license requirements, managing license conditions and provisos, and ensuring ongoing license compliance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey the company's position to internal stakeholders and external government authorities.

• Ability to obtain and maintain any required U.S. security clearance.

• Ability to meet U.S. person requirements as defined under ITAR and EAR.

Desired Skills

• 7+ years of professional experience in international trade compliance.
• Prior experience serving as an Empowered Official, including direct, independent authority to sign and submit export/import license applications or other requests for export/import authorization to U.S. government agencies.
• Experience with U.S. government defense trade programs and processes, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), co-production or licensed production programs, and USG export policy bodies such as the Tri-Service Committee (TSC) and Critical Program Information (CPI)/Anti-Tamper (AT) requirements.

• Experience conducting or supporting compliance investigations, including identifying, documenting, and resolving instances of potential noncompliance and voluntary disclosures.

• Experience determining export control classifications, including familiarity with the United States Munitions List (USML) and the Commerce Control List (CCL). 

• Strong analytical and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple licenses, deadlines, and cross-functional stakeholders independently.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating closely with other team members and stakeholders.