Export Control (ITAR) Compliance Specialist

Also called: Trade Compliance Specialist

Makes sure rocket and satellite technology isn't illegally shared with foreign countries.

A day in the life

You review whether an engineer can email a drawing to a supplier overseas, apply for export licenses, and train employees on the rules. Mistakes can mean huge fines.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$80k
High
$125k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree; export compliance certifications help.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: International Business, Political Science, Business Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI screens shipments and documents for export rules automatically, cutting jobs; tricky legal calls stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Government or civics, Business, English composition, Foreign language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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