Export Control Officer

- Regular/Permanent

- USA / Tennessee

- In Office

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Join Orano’s IKE Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee — a major new uranium enrichment facility that will strengthen the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain and drive innovation in the region. As part of this effort, you’ll help build and operate a state‑of‑the‑art plant supplying low enriched uranium (LEU) to U.S. reactors, supporting national energy security and contributing to one of the state’s largest private investments.

Orano is seeking an experienced Export Control Officer to lead export control and trade compliance activities across all phases of the IKE Project. You’ll ensure full compliance with U.S. regulations, protect sensitive technologies, and guide project teams and major contractors in meeting all export control obligations.

This position is based in Oak Ridge, TN, with regular travel to Orano’s Bethesda, MD office and contractor locations.

What You’ll Do:

- Develop and manage the project’s Export Control and Trade Compliance Program in alignment with U.S. regulations and Orano policies.

- Ensure compliance with 10 CFR Part 810, EAR, NRC and DOE requirements, and nuclear‑specific export controls.

- Identify, classify, and control export‑controlled data, software, equipment, and technology across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

- Lead export licensing activities, including preparation, submission, tracking, and compliance with license conditions.

- Support procurement by reviewing vendor qualifications, contract language, technology transfers, and cross‑border transactions.

- Maintain required export control documentation and records.

- Provide guidance on deemed exports, foreign national access, site access controls, and Technology Control Plans (TCPs).

- Conduct risk assessments and audits; recommend and track corrective actions.

- Deliver training and awareness programs for project teams and contractors.

- Serve as the primary interface with internal stakeholders and U.S. regulatory authorities.

- Monitor regulatory changes and update project procedures accordingly.

Our Full-Time Benefits

- Competitive compensation

- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions

- 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts

- Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company

- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules

- Numerous Training and Development opportunities

- and more…

Ideal qualifications

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, International Trade, Law, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

- 10–12+ years of experience in export control, trade compliance, or regulatory compliance, ideally in nuclear, defense, or other highly regulated sectors.

- Strong knowledge of 10 CFR Part 810, EAR, and nuclear‑related export controls.

- Experience developing TCPs and managing deemed export requirements.

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical controls.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and leadership teams.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple licensing and compliance activities.

- Experience supporting large, multi‑discipline or high‑security projects.

- Familiarity with EPC contracting and international supply chains.

- Professional certifications (ECoP, CES, CUSECO, etc.) preferred.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.