Licensing and International Trade Compliance Manager

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs builds and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloudbased platform to authoritative figures in commercial environmental and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design manufacturing data processing and software engineering our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a peoplecentric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco Washington DC Germany Austria Slovenia and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

As a Licensing and International Trade Compliance Manager for Planet you will be a member of our Legal team and will have the opportunity to work on issues that may have large compliance and/or financial implications for the company. You will routinely interface with engineers management local and international personnel as well as external counsel and vendors. You will provide general support of attorneys consultants and paralegals in areas of economic sanctions export controls customs and other areas of global trade compliance. The ideal candidate will be a selfstarter with great judgment and attention to detail. You will have an appreciation of business processes and risks.

This is a fulltime hybrid position which will require you to work in our San Francisco HQ at least three days per week.

Impact Youll Own:

• Serving as an Empowered Official (EO) for the company and trusted advisor to business teams
• Advising the business on international trade compliance requirements and developing strategic compliance plans to meet business objectives
• Serving as interface with U.S. government agencies in support of trade compliance initiatives
• Reviewing international trade compliance terms for proposals/contracts
• Drafting and preparing filings for government agencies including license applications regulatory notifications and scheduled reporting
• Owning the full lifecycle of export license applications and license management in support of business objectives
• Developing/updating licensing templates and guidance as needed
• Providing export classification reviews/assessments and tracking new technology developments within the company
• Preparing/filing Commodity Jurisdiction Requests Commodity Classification Requests and Advisory Opinions as needed
• Reviewing/approving visitor requests
• Developing/approving technology control plans
• Supporting the drafting review and implementation of internal processes and procedures
• Preparing and conducting compliance trainings for employees
• Reviewing/approving of international shipments
• Reviewing clearing and escalating automated flags for global trade compliance screening
• Ensuring compliance with FCPA and antibribery/anticorruption requirements supporting enhanced due diligence as needed
• Coordinating with hiring managers/HR teams to ensure export compliance for new hires
• Analyzing economic and financial sanctions for implications to Planets global business
• Recordkeeping retention and organization
• Leading project teams and/or planning and overseeing assignments of lower level employees
• Conducting other periodic compliance audits/assessments as assigned
• Conducting compliance investigations as assigned and drafting summary of findings
• Supporting preparation of voluntary self disclosures as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• B.S. or B.A.
• 4 years experience in international trade compliance
• Excellent judgement and communication (oral and written); problem solving skills and the ability to work with people of all levels
• Experience reading and interpreting complex trade regulations
• Ability to be selfmotivated and work independently with a careful methodical approach
• Ability to be detailoriented and accurate with high attention to detail
• Expert in Google Suite Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• High degree of knowledge in international trade compliance and how to apply them to meet business objectives
• Ability to adapt style and use persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the business

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience working as an Empowered Official or managing trade compliance professionals especially in the context of satellites and earth observation
• Professional export compliance certifications
• Certified paralegal and/or experience in a legal environment
• Experience managing deemed export/reexport license applications
• Experience in a global organization with export activity between U.S. and foreign entities
• Experience reviewing/approving international shipments
• Experience working with engineers or in a technical environment
• Experience applying for and managing both ITAR and EAR export authorizations

Application Deadline:

June 10 2025 by 11:59pm PDT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to exportcontrolled information and as such employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidates ability to access all applicable exportcontrolled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and companywide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Remotefriendly work environment
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this fulltime position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary shortterm and longterm incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were dedicated to helping the whole Planet and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for wellrounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples careers most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be so we hope youre excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
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