Export Control Subject Matter Expert (Independent Consultant)

About the role

Culmen International seeks an Export Control Subject Matter Expert to provide technical advisory, training, and consultative support to the U.S. Department of State Office of Export Controls and Border Security (EXBS) for activities in Armenia. This is a future independent‑consultant assignment expected to start in early Fall 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Advise foreign government counterparts on export control laws, regulations, licensing policies, enforcement procedures, and inter‑agency coordination.
• Support the drafting, review, and refinement of export control legislation, control lists, catch‑all controls, intangible technology transfer provisions, and related SOPs.
• Design and facilitate virtual and in‑person technical exchanges, tabletop exercises, industry outreach, and study visits for government and industry stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments of partner‑country export control systems and deliver practical recommendations to close regulatory, licensing, enforcement, and coordination gaps.
• Develop and tailor training materials, presentations, case studies, and exercises on strategic trade controls, emerging technologies, supply‑chain security, and compliance best practices.
• Engage with ministries, customs authorities, licensing officials, enforcement agencies, legislators, and industry groups to advance EXBS objectives.
• Prepare after‑action summaries, technical recommendations, draft procedures, implementation roadmaps, and other written products to measure progress.
• Coordinate with program management and logistics to ensure activities meet schedules, travel requirements, and Federal Travel Regulation standards.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in export control regulations, licensing, and enforcement.
• Experience providing technical advisory or training to government agencies or international partners.
• Proven ability to develop export control legislation, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to assess export control systems and formulate actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders and delivering training.

Required skills