Export Control Specialist

Job Details

Description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX : MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role :

Reporting to the Manager, Trade Compliance, the Export Controls Specialist is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and communicating policies and procedures, which ensure compliance with all applicable trade controls to assure MDA is in compliance with all regulations set forth by the Canadian and / or United States Governments.

Responsible for continuous improvement; anticipates changing customer needs and changes in the regulations; demonstrates vision in advancing tools, technology, processes; well integrated in the community to stay abreast of best practices.

Demonstrate a capability to balance the legal implications of current export legislation with the requirements to ensure that business continues at all times in conformance with law. Requires an ability to find creative solutions to problems.

Job Responsibilities :

• 1. Complete and review End-User statements, permits and licenses, both Canadian and foreign;
• 2. Apply for re-exports retransfer authorizations for US-origin products with the US Department of State or Commerce;
• 3. Close contact with all MDA programs to ensure all required permits and licenses are in place at all stages of the contracts including those needed for early release of data to final delivery of products;

4. Responsible for the management of the Export Controls Online (EXCOL) platform and processes related to it including but not limited to export permit applications, reporting conditions, advisory opinions assuring complete accuracy of applications.

5. Key player for general Canadian and US trade controls to ensure compliance with US ITAR / EAR regulations, Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian Exports and Imports Permit Act (EIPA).

6. Liaise with different local and foreign government agencies / officials for trade controls related matters maintaining a high level of tact and diplomacy

10. Acts as Alternate Security Officer, (ACSO) and Designated Official (DO) to support certain functions under the Controlled Goods and Industrial Security programs.

12. Provide training on and CA / US Export Controls for MDA employees.

13. Reporting risks to management on a periodic basis highlighting any issues along with strategies for risk mitigation.

14. Devise creative ways to solve export issues as they arise keeping in mind the business reality of continuing work.

15. Support with daily activities as necessary, including jurisdiction and classification reviews and other export or security related tasks as assigned by the Manager

16. Support with compliance investigations

Job Requirements :

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.