Date: Nov 18, 2024
Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 662
Location: ULA – Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world’s most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn’t happen by accident. It’s a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you’ll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Job Overview & Responsibilities
- The GTC Operations Specialist provides support to all aspects of the enterprise to ensure compliance with USG export/import laws and regulations, including owning and maintaining ULA’s Export Compliance Manual.
- The Operations Specialist must possess the skills to understand and apply U.S. law to analyze and execute ULA’s compliance program, and to provide accurate and consistent guidance to the enterprise.
- This position touches all aspects of ULA business from public release determinations to management of ULA export authorities.
- The Operations Specialist must have a thorough understanding of ULA’s business, and the technical skill and experience to comprehend and assess complex technical documents, papers, presentations, and proposed export scenarios to provide accurate compliance guidance to the enterprise.
- The responsibilities of the Operations Specialist also include controlling foreign access to ULA facilities and providing guidance and support for commercial sales activities and marketing events.
- The Operations Specialist must provide effective training to the enterprise on regulatory compliance requirements related to ULA export authorities and must possess the skill to translate these complex concepts into understandable tasks and limitations.
- The Operations Specialist must have the experience and skill to enforce compliance requirements despite push back and challenges from program personnel, provide clear and concise guidance to ensure compliance, and to make jurisdictional determinations and licensing determinations.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with US trade control laws and regulations including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC
- Critical thinking skills required to interpret, analyze and apply US export laws and regulations to launch vehicle applications as well as other ULA business scenarios
- Ability to understand and apply US law to determine, analyze and execute complicated compliance scenarios and provide accurate/consistent guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate program execution risk associated with foreign business interactions.
- Proficiency in jurisdictional export classifications
- Ability to problem/issue spot, and mitigate risk by proactively communicating regulatory requirements to prevent inadvertent compliance escapes, which could result in disclosures to the USG
- Problem resolution skills to effectively communicate compliance requirements and constraints to the enterprise, generate/evaluate options, and determine optimal path forward to meet business needs and reduce risk
- Technical understanding of launch vehicles and supporting hardware and ability to apply regulatory expertise to complex technical issues
- Thorough understanding of ITAR recordkeeping requirements and ability maintain records in accordance with USG laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required to train program personnel, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into understandable concepts to ensure compliance
- Degree in business management and/or international business, law, or engineering
Summary Salary Range (for ULA – Denver only): $117,411.00 – $183,493.00
Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.
What makes ULA different?
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a “9/80 schedule,” meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted
