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Senior Analyst, International Trade Compliance

Planet
San Francisco, USAfull_timePosted 28 Jul 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.</strong></p> <p>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 cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.</p> <p>Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We have a people-centric 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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>As a Senior Analyst, International Trade Compliance (ITC) for Planet, you will be a member of the ITC Team within Planet’s global Legal organization 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, supply chain, IT, security, and other local and international personnel, as well as external counsel and vendors to mitigate compliance risks and support secure and efficient global trade licensing and operations. In this role, your primary focus area will be on compliance with export/import laws/regulations, while providing support as well for economic sanctions and anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful candidate will have solid work experience in the satellite and/or aerospace/defense industry with experience in the areas of contracting, international trade, and/or legal. The position will be responsible for integrating export/import regulations into business initiatives, enhancing Planet’s global export compliance program, preparing and managing DDTC and BIS licenses/authorizations, and ensuring legal compliance to maximize business outcomes for Planet.</p> <p>This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week.</p> <p><strong>Impact You'll Own:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Providing guidance and interpretation of US government

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