ITAR Program Manager

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

• →Managing Axon’s ITAR compliance program including;
• →Product classification
• →ITAR license management and administration
• →Helping guide and enforce Axon ITAR compliance policy and procedure
• →Collaborating with relevant Axon stakeholders to advise on relevant regulatory requirements
• →R&D and Engineering on new product development
• →Marketing and Sales on ITAR licensing coordination and strategy impact
• →Legal and Executive leadership on risk, risk mitigation, and auditing
• →InfoSec on data controls and ITAR compliant adherence
• →Investigation and reporting of suspected of ITAR violations
• →Escalation into Axon Compliance leadership with regular communications to stakeholders on ITAR activities
• →Gap assessments, audits, and corrective future actions to redress and appropriately resource
• →Recordkeeping – maintenance of Axon’s ITAR documentation, classifications, and licensing and repositories
• →Regular and standard engagement with Governmental bodies (BIS, DDTC, etc.)
• →Recurrent training and guidance for Axon internal stakeholders on ITAR and export trade regulations.
• →Continuing industry and regulatory monitoring for relevant updates and impactful changes to Axon’s products and services.

• 5+ Years ITAR experience (EAR experience a plus)
• Strong Written Communication Skills
• Familiarity with relevant trade regulatory programs globally;
• International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR/Dept of State)
• Dual-Use (EU)
• Global arms regulation space (e.g. UK Section 5, Germany BAFA, etc.)
• TAA and other international technical assistance & research agreements
• Multi-national supply chain experience; multiple origin and destination points coverage
• Cloud-based data management and project coordination skillset
• Strong Join Forces attitude with requisite Win Right integrity in all areas around Trade Compliance

This role is based out of one of our hub locations and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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