ITAR Program Director

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As ITAR Compliance Director, you will oversee Axon’s International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) program. Particular focus will be with Axon’s existing defense article programs with its Dedrone product line and future Federal R&D involving defense articles. Your role will help to implement an overarching program for Axon with longer term maintenance and oversight.

What You’ll Do

Location: DC, Boston, or Scottsdale offices with expected M-F standard business hours
Reports to: Assistant General Counsel, Dedrone

• Direct project management of Axon’s ITAR compliance program including;
• Product classification
• ITAR license management and administration
• Policy and procedural implementation
• Ongoing program management
• Collaborating with relevant Axon stakeholders to advise on relevant regulatory requirements
• R&D and Engineering on new product development
• Marketing and Sales on ITAR licensing coordination and strategy impact
• Legal and Executive leadership on risk, risk mitigation, and auditing
• InfoSec on data controls and ITAR compliant adherence
• Investigation and reporting of suspected of ITAR and EAR export violations.
• Reporting into Axon Compliance leadership with regular communications to stakeholders on state of ITAR status
• Gap assessments, audits, and corrective future actions to redress and appropriately resource
• Recordkeeping – maintenance of Axon’s ITAR documentation, classifications, and licensing and repositories
• Regular interfacing with Governmental bodies (BIS, DDTC, etc.)
• Recurrent training and guidance for Axon internal stakeholders on ITAR and export trade regulations.
• Continuing industry and regulatory monitoring for relevant updates and impactful changes to Axon’s products and services.

 

What You Bring

• 5+ Years ITAR experience (EAR experience a plus)
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• FCL or experience with Facility Security Clearance Management
• Familiarity with relevant trade regulatory programs globally;
• International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR/Dept of State)
• Dual-Use (EU)
• Global arms regulation space (e.g. UK Section 5, Germany BAFA, etc.)
• TAA and other international technical assistance & research agreements
• Multi-national supply chain experience; multiple origin and destination points coverage
• Cloud-based data management and project coordination skillset
• Strong Join Forces attitude with requisite Win Right integrity in all areas around Trade Compliance

 

Your Impact

 
At Axon, we build connected devices such as body cameras powered by an industry-leading digital evidence management platform. Our hardware, software, and training platforms bring security, efficiency, and transparency to law enforcement and are enabling us to truly change the world. The Axon business is growing rapidly and we are looking for a dedicated and proven Senior Instructional Designer to join the team.

As a Senior Instructional Designer, you will shape the product training curriculum for our customers across modalities (in-person content, e-learning, and virtual reality). You will partner with subject matter experts across the company to translate technical concepts into compelling learning experiences that convey how our products work and why they matter. The training curriculum you develop will have an impact on thousands of public safety organizations around the world.

What You’ll Do

Location: Any Axon Hub
Reports to: Director, Product Enablement
Direct Reports: None

As part of the Axon Academy content team, you will join a team that consults with product and customer-facing leaders across Axon to identify and meet our customers’ training needs. As a Senior Instructional Designer, you will:

• Partner with subject matter experts to clearly define learning objectives and content required for our e-learning and in-person cur