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Trade Compliance Manager

Chaos · Los Angeles, California, United States Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

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About Chaos

CHAOS Industries builds a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN TM), giving military, commercial, and border teams the ultimate advantage: domain dominance. Backed by Accel and NEA.

About the role

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to support the full scope of our export compliance program as the company scales production and delivery of its dual-use products to U.S. Government, allied, and commercial customers. You will prepare and administer export authorizations; review and approve shipments, travel, and visits; support classification determinations; and maintain records. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of the ITAR and EAR with demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and advise internal stakeholders on compliance requirements
  • Experience preparing, submitting, and administering export license applications and agreements, and validating the applicability of ITAR exemptions and EAR license exceptions
  • Working knowledge of customs fundamentals, including HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin, sufficient to recognize customs issues and coordinate with the team’s customs lead and brokers
  • Experience reviewing and approving shipments, travel, or visitor requests in a compliance capacity
  • Strong judgment and comfort operating with significant autonomy and limited day-to-day oversight
  • This position requires access to technical data and technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
More about this role

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to support the full scope of our export compliance program as the company scales production and delivery of its dual-use products to U.S. Government, allied, and commercial customers. You will prepare and administer export authorizations; review and approve shipments, travel, and visits; support classification determinations; and maintain records. You will partner closely with Program, Engineering, Business Development, Contracts, and Security teams to translate...

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