Compliance Associate

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