Compliance Associate - Export Controls & Controlled Goods Program

Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

Controlled Goods Program

Support the administration of Kepler’s Controlled Goods Program, including employee security assessments, applications, renewals, and screening requirements

Maintain accurate records of authorized individuals, security assessments, training, access permissions, and controlled-goods activities

Support the development and implementation of CGP security plans, procedures, training, and internal guidance

Work with Security, IT, People, Facilities, and other teams to maintain appropriate controls for the access, storage, handling, examination, possession, and transfer of controlled goods and related technical data

Assist with CGP inspections, audits, registration renewals, and government information requests

Complete the necessary assessment and training to serve as a Designated Official under the CGP

Export and Import Compliance

Support compliance with applicable Canadian, U.S., and international export- and import-control requirements, including the Export and Import Permits Act, ITAR, and EAR

Gather technical and commercial information needed to classify goods, software, technology, and technical data, and maintain associated records

Prepare export and import permit applications, licence requests, agreements, exemptions, and supporting documentation under the guidance of senior team members

Review proposed shipments, technology transfers, travel, system access, and information-sharing activities against established compliance procedures

Maintain records and monitor deadlines relating to permits, licences, classifications, screenings, approvals, reporting obligations, and renewals

Assist with compliance reviews, corrective actions, and the escalation of potential violations, unauthorized access, or other compliance concerns

Training, Procedures, and Regulatory Support

Prepare and update policies, procedures, checklists, training materials, and employee guidance

Respond to routine compliance questions and escalate matters requiring legal, regulatory, or technical interpretation

Assist with internal audits, government inspections, document reviews, and regulatory information requests

Conduct research and provide administrative support for other regulatory compliance matters, including licensing, regulatory filings, reporting obligations, and records management

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience in compliance, law, public policy, international affairs, security, business, supply-chain management, engineering, or a related field

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records and manage recurring deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to appropriately handle confidential, security-sensitive, and controlled information

Ability to interpret established requirements, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when matters should be escalated

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and hold security clearance, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices 

Bonus Points:

Exposure to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, Canadian export controls, customs, sanctions, ITAR, EAR, or another regulated compliance framework

Experience with compliance documentation, personnel screening, records management, audits, permits, licences, or regulatory submissions

Experience working with technical information, engineering teams, enterprise systems, or access-control processes

Eligibility to complete the security assessments and screening required to access controlled goods and export-controlled information