<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.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.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.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.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.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.</div>About the Role: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, sales, 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.  The successful candidate will have solid work experience in the satellite and/or aerospace/defense industry with past work experience in the areas of contracting, international trade and/or legal. The position will be responsible for integrating export/import regulations into business, preparing and managing all types of DDTC and BIS licenses/authorizations and ensuring legal compliance to maximize business outcomes for Planet.This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.Impact You'll Own:<ul><li>Preparing export/import authorization requests required to support international sales and company operations, to include reviewing business documents to assist in scoping export-import authorizations to support business objectives</li><li>Managing the full lifecycle of export/import authorizations, to include internal training/implementation, preparation and submission of post-approval regulatory filings, review of associated export activity, and associated recordkeeping</li><li>Conducting export/import training and providing formal and informal communication/guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding export/import compliance</li><li>Serving as interface with U.S. government agencies in support of trade compliance initiatives</li><li>Providing guidance and interpretation of US government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)</li><li>Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, to include internal technology control plans</li><li>Reviewing and approving international travel requests, foreign visit requests, and export/import transactions of hardware, data and services.</li><li>Assisting in review of international trade compliance terms for proposals/contracts and providing recommendations</li><li>Working with technical subject matter experts to document export classification order of review assessments and tracking new technology developments within the company</li><li>Preparing/filing Commodity Jurisdiction Requests, Commodity Classification Requests, and Advisory Opinions, as needed</li><li>Making formal presentations in meetings and/or training environments</li><li>Negotiating export/import control matters with internal and external stakeholders and resolving in a win/win manner</li><li>Supporting with sanctions and anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance matters, when needed, which may include from time to time:</li><ul><li>Analyzing economic and financial sanctions for implications to business</li><li>Supporting enhanced due diligence review of third party intermediaries</li><li>Dispositioning automated flags for restricted party screening</li></ul><li>Supporting with conducting compliance audits/assessments/investigations, implementing corrective actions, and drafting findings/disclosures, as needed</li><li>Other duties, as assigned</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>4+ years experience in international trade compliance, legal, or contracting</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field</li><li>Self-motivated, critical and strategic thinker with strong negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills</li><li>Experience reading and applying the ITAR and EAR </li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables</li><li>Solid commitment to integrity and professionalism</li><li>Solid ability to work independently as well as with teams</li><li>Ability to drive results by successfully influencing and aligning stakeholders across multiple departments, even without direct reporting authority</li><li>Must be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Familiarity with navigating DECCS and SNAP-R</li><li>Certified paralegal and/or experience in a legal environment</li><li>Experience of working in a dynamic, startup environment</li><li>Experience of applying ITAR and EAR in satellites and earth observation industry</li><li>Professional export compliance certifications </li><li>Experience applying ITAR and EAR controls in a global organization</li><li>Experience working with engineers or in a technical environment</li></ul>#LI-REMOTEApplication Deadline:March 22, 2026 at 11:59pm PTEAR/ITAR Requirements:This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.Benefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off </li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div>$95,500—$119,400 USD</div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div>$101,400—$126,800 USD</div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div>$89,200—$111,500 USD</div></div></div><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.  We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>Accommodations:  Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/#california">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.</div>

Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. We offer our customers a diverse selection of 3-meter, 5-meter, and 80-centimeter data products, all under one roof.
From precision agriculture and emergency response to supply chain and infrastructure monitoring, we believe that timely, global imagery and analytics will empower informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet.

Senior Analyst, International Trade Compliance

<div>Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.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.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.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.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.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.</div>About the Role: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.&nbsp; You will routinely interface with engineers, supply chain, IT, security, sales, 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.&nbsp; 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;The successful candidate will have solid work experience in the satellite and/or aerospace/defense industry with past work experience in the areas of contracting, international trade and/or legal. The position will be responsible for integrating export/import regulations into business, preparing and managing all types of DDTC and BIS licenses/authorizations and ensuring legal compliance to maximize business outcomes for Planet.This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week.Impact You'll Own:<ul><li>Preparing export/import authorization requests required to support international sales and company operations, to include reviewing business documents to assist in scoping export-import authorizations to support business objectives</li><li>Managing the full lifecycle of export/import authorizations, to include internal training/implementation, preparation and submission of post-approval regulatory filings, review of associated export activity, and associated recordkeeping</li><li>Conducting export/import training and providing formal and informal communication/guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding export/import compliance</li><li>Serving as interface with U.S. government agencies in support of trade compliance initiatives</li><li>Providing guidance and interpretation of US government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)</li><li>Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, to include internal technology control plans</li><li>Reviewing and approving international travel requests, foreign visit requests, and export/import transactions of hardware, data and services.</li><li>Assisting in review of international trade compliance terms for proposals/contracts and providing recommendations</li><li>Working with technical subject matter experts to document export classification order of review assessments and tracking new technology developments within the company</li><li>Preparing/filing Commodity Jurisdiction Requests, Commodity Classification Requests, and Advisory Opinions, as needed</li><li>Making formal presentations in meetings and/or training environments</li><li>Negotiating export/import control matters with internal and external stakeholders and resolving in a win/win manner</li><li>Supporting with sanctions and anti-bribery/anti-corruption compliance matters, when needed, which may include from time to time:</li><ul><li>Analyzing economic and financial sanctions for implications to business</li><li>Supporting enhanced due diligence review of third party intermediaries</li><li>Dispositioning automated flags for restricted party screening</li></ul><li>Supporting with conducting compliance audits/assessments/investigations, implementing corrective actions, and drafting findings/disclosures, as needed</li><li>Other duties, as assigned</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>4+ years experience in international trade compliance, legal, or contracting</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field</li><li>Self-motivated, critical and strategic thinker with strong negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills</li><li>Experience reading and applying the ITAR and EAR&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables</li><li>Solid commitment to integrity and professionalism</li><li>Solid ability to work independently as well as with teams</li><li>Ability to drive results by successfully influencing and aligning stakeholders across multiple departments, even without direct reporting authority</li><li>Must be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint</li></ul>What Makes You Stand Out:<ul><li>Familiarity with navigating DECCS and SNAP-R</li><li>Certified paralegal and/or experience in a legal environment</li><li>Experience of working in a dynamic, startup environment</li><li>Experience of applying ITAR and EAR in satellites and earth observation industry</li><li>Professional export compliance certifications&nbsp;</li><li>Experience applying ITAR and EAR controls in a global organization</li><li>Experience working with engineers or in a technical environment</li></ul>#LI-REMOTEApplication Deadline:March 22, 2026 at 11:59pm PTEAR/ITAR Requirements:This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.Benefits While Working at Planet:These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.<ul><li>Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off&nbsp;</li><li>16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Home Office Reimbursement</li><li>Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning</li><li>Equity</li><li>Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)</li><li>Volunteering Paid Time Off</li></ul>Compensation:The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.&nbsp; Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.&nbsp; The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.&nbsp; Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.<div><div><div>New York City + California Salary Range</div><div>$95,500—$119,400 USD</div></div><div><div>San Francisco Salary Range</div><div>$101,400—$126,800 USD</div></div><div><div>US National Salary Range</div><div>$89,200—$111,500 USD</div></div></div><div>Why we care so much about Belonging.&nbsp; We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging—dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work.&nbsp; If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!&nbsp; At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.&nbsp; We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.&nbsp; We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride.&nbsp;EEO statement: Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf">Know Your Rights.</a>Accommodations:&nbsp; Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.Privacy Policy: By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/#california">Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.Privacy Policy (European Applicants): By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the <a href="https://www.planet.com/privacy/">Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe</a>, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We are currently exploring AI interviewing technologies to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a Planet AI Notetaker for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools—e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.—is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.</div>

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