Post-Shipment Control Officer | Mitarbeitende/n (w/m/d) für den Bereich Post-Shipment-Kontrolle

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

Eschborn, Taunus, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves working for the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) to monitor the compliance of German companies regarding the handling of war weapons. As a Post-Shipment Control Officer, you will conduct on-site inspections of end-users in non-EU countries in collaboration with German foreign missions. You will be responsible for verifying the approved final destination of goods and reporting your findings to ensure national security and foreign policy interests are upheld. The position is ideal for professionals seeking a high-impact role in international trade law and arms control. It offers a unique opportunity to combine administrative expertise with significant international travel. The role is part of the German federal public service, providing stability, comprehensive benefits, and the potential for transition into a permanent civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis).

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor or Diploma FH) qualifying for the non-technical administrative service, such as Bachelor of Laws, or Bachelor of Arts/Sciences in Economics, Administrative Sciences, or Political Science.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in a relevant field
  • Experience in non-technical administrative services or public administration
  • Experience in conducting inspections or audits is preferred
  • Experience or strong interest in the field of war weapons and military equipment control

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must possess a Class B driver's license. Willingness to undertake extensive travel to non-EU countries. Must pass a federal security clearance (SÜG). Location: Eschborn (near Frankfurt am Main).