Senior Export Control Specialist

Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities
This role will provide support to the Urenco Technology and Development (UTD) and Major Projects organizations within the US. The role will be part of the UTD Export Control team; supporting new projects and working with the Urenco USA licensing team to help ensure that project delivery is in compliance with applicable export control regulations and internal processes.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• Education - Bachelor's degree in business, regulatory affairs, or engineering. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• Minimum of 5 (five) years’ experience in an export control or trade compliance related role.
• Knowledge of general US export control regulatory regimes is essential. Knowledge of 10 CFR Part 810, Part 110, ITAR, and EAR is desirable.
• Experience of engaging with government regulators.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 9+ Years of direct work experience.
• Change Authority experience (e.g., 70.72, 50.59, 95.19, USQE).
• Familiarity with: internal company compliance frameworks and governance.
• Export licenses and the related terms and conditions of use.
• Nuclear or defense sectors is desirable.
• Multi-national companies is desirable.
• UK and EU dual use export control regulations is desirable.
• Supervisory experience.

Job Details

• Work Location: Urenco USA, Eunice, NM – Hybrid (25-50% onsite)
• Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
• Work Schedule: Professional 9/80 work schedule with minimal night/weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required. Employees are also subject to call-outs as needed
• Travel Required: 20% of the time or less as required
• Security Clearance Requirement: Controlled Access Area (CAA) Access and an L or Q level security clearance is required
• Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

• Leading projects on export control compliance and acting as the export control / trade compliance SME for major projects in the US.
• Helping to ensure that Urenco projects can be delivered on time, but in full compliance with export control regulations.
• Advising project teams on Part 810, Part 110 and EAR export control regulations. Creating supplier and system maps, responding to queries in a timely manner. Assessing documentation for export control applicability and making determinations.
• Assisting in applying for export licenses and general license management.
• Supporting the Urenco US licensing team in all relevant export license applications. Acting as the interface between the major projects team and the Urenco USA licensing team. Helping to coordinate inbound export license application documentation: from Urenco’s supply chain or from other Urenco entities.
• Delivering project-based export control training and supporting wider training initiatives.
• Successful delivery of training sessions for Urenco project personnel. Training to be delivered in a professional, confident manner. Training will instruct staff on export control regulations and internal processes.
• Training will be a combination of operational training and technical determination training.
• Producing, editing and reviewing export control procedures, work instructions and other forms of governance.
• Drafting company documentation in a professional, cogent way. Reviewing documents quickly and comprehensively and provide relevant feedback.
• Analyzing where new governance is needed, where the gaps are and where existing governance is failing to help ensure both compliance and business objectives.
• Actively collaborating with other export control professionals in Urenco and within Urenco’s supply chain.
• Forming key relationships with export control members in the US, Netherlands, Germany and the UK. Understanding the links between all Urenco’s countries of operation and corresponding legislation. Being able to collaborate with members of staff and suppliers in other countries and deliver on compliance goals.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Benefits
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*Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.


Compensation starting at: $ 125916 - $ 148136 / year and up dependent on candidate experience.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages protected veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.
Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

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URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com