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Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com\nTHE ROLE\nWe are seeking an experienced Export Controls & Trade Compliance Manager to support the development of company's global trade compliance program and implement that program in the U.S. in compliance with U.S. export regulations. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for export controls, licensing, import compliance, and government trade regulations while partnering closely with Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.\nThis is a highly strategic role responsible for enabling the lawful movement of controlled goods, technologies and services around the world and protecting the company from regulatory risk. 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