Job Description
The role involves managing international trade compliance for Planet Labs' German operations, ensuring adherence to export control laws and regulations, and serving as the primary interface with German and EU authorities to support secure and compliant global trade activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the German Trade Compliance Officer and a trusted advisor to legal and business teams.
- Implement and maintain an effective Internal Compliance Program (ICP) aligned with BAFA and EU regulations.
- Ensure compliance with national and EU export control laws, including EU Dual-Use Regulation, German Foreign Trade Law, and War Weapons Control Act.
- Manage registration and authorization processes in ELAN-K2 portal, including preparing applications for licenses and authorizations.
- Analyze and determine product classifications and licensing requirements for German and EU export controls.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. re-export controls such as EAR and ITAR in coordination with US teams.
- Advise the business on international trade compliance requirements and develop strategic compliance plans.
- Interface with government authorities and external counsel regarding trade compliance matters.
- Review and guide international trade compliance terms in proposals and contracts.
- Prepare filings and applications for government agencies, including licenses and notifications.
- Develop technology control plans and conduct compliance training for employees.
- Manage compliance review processes for international shipments and maintain records per regulatory standards.
- Conduct periodic compliance audits, investigations, and disclosures related to export controls and sanctions.
Requirements
- Ten years of experience with German EU export control law and professional experience in foreign trade.
- Completion of university studies.
- Authorization to work with all levels of unclassified German EU export-controlled technology, software, and hardware without additional authorizations being required.
- Professional working proficiency in German and English.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working interculturally, cross-hierarchically, and cross-functionally.
- Advanced analytical skills with an ability to work in a structured, high quality, and results-oriented manner.
- Experience reading and interpreting complex trade regulations.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with a careful, methodical approach.
- Technical proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt style and use persuasion in delivering messaging.
- Business acumen with an ability to navigate business processes and risks.
- Ability to frequently advise others on complex matters.
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Experience serving as a Chief Export Control Officer for a German company, especially in the context of satellites, commercial and defense customers, earth observation, and AI software analytics.
- Subject matter expert in German trade law and international trade compliance.
- Trade compliance certifications or legal paralegal experience.
- Experience implementing an internal compliance program and providing strategic export compliance advice within a global satellite company.
- Experience ensuring compliance with sanctions and anti-bribery laws in Europe.
- Experience working with engineers or in a technical aerospace environment.
- Ability to access U.S. and German EU export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required.
Benefits & Perks
Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
Employee Wellness Program
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Volunteering Paid Time Off
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