Rivet develops mobile, connected toolsets so frontline pros and their organizations can solve the world’s toughest work challenges. Backed by a16z speedrun and Lux.
About the role
As the Trade Compliance Lead, you will develop and execute export/import authorization strategies that support international marketing, sales, procurement, manufacturing activities, and program execution involving defense and dual-use articles.
What they're looking for
- Minimum 5–8 years of combined experience across ITAR/EAR trade compliance and industrial security, including hands-on experience preparing and submitting export/import license applications, agreements, exemptions, and exceptions for USG approval
- Experience managing export and import licensing and classifications for both hardware and software under ITAR, EAR and OFAC
- Demonstrated ability to determine and certify appropriate legal authority — license, exemption, or exception — for exports of defense articles, dual-use commodities, technical data, and defense services
- Experience supporting program-level and capture-level engagements, including providing authorization status updates to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Working knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DD Form 254 interpretation, and contract security flow-downs, with proficiency in government licensing and security systems (DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE, DISS, NBIS, NISS)
- Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to deliver consistent regulatory interpretation and develop trade compliance training for non-trade employees
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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 Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures.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.
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...
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