Export Control Specialist (m/f/d) (Head of Export)

TKMS GmbHBremenEURESpublished 09/17/2026
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Company

TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in surface and underwater shipbuilding. For more than 185 years. As a strong partner trusted by NATO, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 9,700 colleagues? As a growing naval company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength.

Tasks

  • Control and release of export transactions as well as assessment of goods, software, and technologies regarding their classification in the statutory goods lists according to Außenwirtschaftsgesetz, Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz, and potentially foreign export laws
  • Application for permits according to AWG and KWKG or submission of preliminary inquiries to the competent authorities (e.g., BAFA, BMWE) as well as maintenance of the electronic Kriegswaffenbuch
  • Administration of export and KWKG permits (production, transport, acquisition, transfer) including timely application for extensions and monitoring the use of granted permits
  • Development and documentation of processes for particularly highly regulated export procedures, especially in technology transfer, as well as documentation of decisions made in audit and administration processes
  • Point of contact for export and Kriegswaffenkontrolle topics within the company, at subsidiaries and authorities, as well as conducting sanctions list checks and training measures on export control and Kriegswaffenkontrolle

Profile

  • Completed technical degree or comparable training/further education in the field of export and Kriegswaffenkontrolle
  • Several years of experience in export and Kriegswaffenkontrolle as well as points of contact with shipping and customs processes
  • Proficient use of MS-Office, SAP as well as professional skills in internet research
  • Strong sense of law, interest in the implementation of statutory requirements as well as willingness to learn and undergo further training in Außenwirtschafts- and Kriegswaffenrecht; good English skills in speaking and writing
  • Strong communicative and team-oriented skills, assertiveness, technical understanding, organizational skills, high sense of responsibility, and a structured way of working

What we offer

For us, it is a matter of course to offer optimal framework conditions. This includes, among other things:

  • Welcomeday and onboarding program
  • Attractive collective agreement remuneration
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours through flexitime and lifetime working accounts as well as home office regulations
  • 30 days of annual leave as well as special leave according to the collective agreement
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing naval company
  • Subsidy for the Jobticket or Deutschlandticket
  • Company fitness with nationwide network partners
  • Bikeleasing
  • Comprehensive additional benefits / attractive external offers
  • Individual learning & development opportunities in person and digitally
  • Comprehensive health management including prevention offers
  • Close cooperation with managers and the employee representation

Collegial cooperation and respect in dealing with one another – this is what we have been offering for over 185 years! We look forward to online applications stating your salary expectations and current notice period.

Contact

TKMS GmbH Acquisition & Experience Alena Telch

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.