CareerPlan

Associate General Counsel

Washington D.C.Full-time2026-11-07 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead regulatory and national security compliance framework for designing, building, exporting, licensing, and operating spacecraft.

Role type

Associate General Counsel (Export Controls & National Security)

Builds

Compliance foundation supporting national security, satellite, and international business operations

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Space Industry / National Security Law

Required skills

Export controls (ITAR/EAR), FCC licensing, CFIUS analysis, Facility Clearance (FCL), FOCI mitigation, Space policy, Regulatory engagement, Cross-functional partnership, Special projects management

Preferred skills

In-house aerospace/defense experience, FOCI negotiation, CFIUS filing experience, FCC Part 25 licensing, FAA/NOAA licensing, Trade compliance program scaling, Active US security clearance

Technologies

ITAR, EAR, FCC Part 25, CFIUS, 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), DCSA systems

Responsibilities

Lead export compliance program as Empowered Official; Oversee FCC licensing and spectrum coordination; Advise on CFIUS implications for investments/partnerships; Serve as lead for facility clearance and FOCI mitigation; Monitor space policy and regulatory developments; Partner cross-functionally to support business speed; Support special projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC