About Rivet
Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments.
We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.
At Rivet, you’ll join a mission-driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.
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Work Authorization Requirement: Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person". Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your status as a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Role: Trade & Security Compliance Lead
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation*: $150,000-$190,000 + benefits
Role Summary
Success in this role meansenabling the business tooperateconfidently and compliantly in support of global defense programs whileestablishingandmaintainingthe industrial security posture required to execute on classified work. This individual will ensure Rivetmaintainsa clear understanding of its obligations underITAR, EAR, OFAC, and the NISPOM, and will build the rigor, documentation, and accountability needed to continuouslydemonstratecompliance to both commercial partners and the U.S. Government.
This is a rolewhere yourITAR/EAR licensingexpertiseandindustrial security leadershiptogether enable international business execution and classified program performance. You will serve as Rivet'sFacility Security Officer (FSO)and primaryGlobal Tradepoint of contact — partnering with capture teams, program managers, engineering, and supply chain to move quickly and effectively whilemaintainingan uncompromising compliance and security posture. You will own the full licensing lifecycle across a complexEO/IR and integrated systems portfolio, standupand steward thefacility clearance (FCL)and associated security programs, act as a trusted interpreter of export and security regulations for the broader organization, and mentor junior trade and security professionals.Ifyou'relooking for a role at the intersection ofbusiness strategy, defense operations, trade compliance, and industrial security, this is it.
Role Description
As theTrade & Security Compliance Lead, you will develop and executeexport/import authorization strategiesandindustrial security programsthat support international marketing, sales, offshore procurement, manufacturing activities, and classified program execution involvingdefense and dual-use articles.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
- Serve as Rivet'sFacility Security Officer (FSO), administering the facility security program per NISPOM and contract security requirements, includingPCL processing
- Develop andmaintaincore security program documentation, including theSPP, Insider Threat Program, Technology Control Plan, and visit authorization processes
- Own the fullexport/import licensing lifecycle— preparing license applications, agreements, and authorizations;facilitatinghardware and software release approvals; and reviewing technical data prior to release to non-U.S. persons
- Partner with program, engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership to align business activities withITAR, EAR, and OFACrequirements, and represent Trade & Security in internal and external forums
- Serve as a trusted advisor to program teams and a mentor to junior trade and security personnel
- Leadcompliance assessments, investigations, audits, and corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of industrial security and export control procedures, governance, and documentation
This role requires someone who can balanceregulatory rigor with business enablement— someone who can not only interpret complex trade and security requirements but also operationalize them in a way that supports execution across a fast-moving organization.
Role Requirements
- Minimum5–8 years of combined experienceacross ITAR/EAR trade compliance and industrial security, including hands-on experience preparing andsubmittingexport/import license applications, agreements, exemptions, and exceptionsfor USG approval
- Experience managingexportand importlicensing and classifications for both hardware and software under ITAR,EARand OFAC
- Demonstrated ability todetermineand certifyappropriate legalauthority — license, exemption, or exception — for exports of defense articles, dual-use commodities, technical data, and defense services
- Experience supporting program- and capture-level engagements, including providing authorization status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Working knowledge of32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM),DD Form 254 interpretation, and contract security flow-downs, withproficiencyin government licensing and security systems (DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE, DISS, NBIS, NISS)
- Strong communicationand training skills, with the ability to deliver consistent regulatory interpretation and develop trade compliance training for non-trade employees
- Knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classifications and restricted party screening
- Strong understanding ofdeemedexport regulations and foreign natural access protocols
*Total compensation may vary within this range and is determined by years and level of relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and other factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity grants and other forms of compensation. Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.
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