Jared Clark is an ITAR compliance consultant with a Juris Doctor (JD), MBA, PMP, and CMQ-OE. He has served 200+ clients with a 100% first-time audit pass rate across ISO, GMP, FDA, and ITAR engagements. His JD credential uniquely positions him to address the legal consequences of ITAR — a regulatory framework rooted in federal law (22 CFR) that carries criminal prosecution exposure up to 20 years imprisonment per violation.
The JD Advantage
Most ITAR consultants come from engineering, logistics, or military backgrounds. They understand the technical requirements — how to classify items on the USML, how to structure a Technology Control Plan, how to prepare an export license application. That technical knowledge is essential, but it misses a critical dimension: ITAR is fundamentally a legal framework.
ITAR is a legal framework (22 CFR) with criminal prosecution exposure. Having a consultant with a Juris Doctor means you get compliance guidance that accounts for the legal consequences, not just the technical requirements.
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations are codified in Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 120 through 130. They derive their authority from the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778). Violations are prosecuted by the Department of Justice and adjudicated by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The penalties are not administrative inconveniences — they are civil fines up to $1,267,619 per violation, criminal penalties up to $1,000,000 and 20 years imprisonment per violation, and debarment from all defense trade.
When you work with Jared Clark, you get an ITAR consultant who reads the regulations the way they were written — as law. Every compliance recommendation accounts for the legal exposure, the evidentiary requirements for voluntary disclosure, the prosecutorial thresholds for criminal referral, and the administrative standards for debarment proceedings. This is the difference between a compliance program that checks boxes and one that actually protects your company.
The RTX/Raytheon $950 million settlement in 2024 — the largest ITAR enforcement action in history — demonstrates that the State Department is pursuing aggressive enforcement. Companies need ITAR consultants who understand both the technical compliance requirements and the legal framework those requirements exist within. That combination is what Jared Clark delivers.
Professional Credentials
A unique combination of legal, business, project management, and quality expertise — purpose-built for complex regulatory compliance.
| Credential | Full Name | Issuing Body | ITAR Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD | Juris Doctor | ABA-Accredited Law School | Legal framework analysis, criminal liability assessment, regulatory interpretation (22 CFR), voluntary disclosure strategy |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration | AACSB-Accredited Program | Compliance cost-benefit analysis, organizational strategy, risk management, resource optimization |
| PMP | Project Management Professional | Project Management Institute (PMI) | Structured implementation delivery, milestone tracking, resource allocation, timeline management |
| CMQ-OE | Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence | American Society for Quality (ASQ) | Quality management systems, compliance program design, continuous improvement, audit methodology |
| CPGP | Certified Professional in Good Manufacturing Practice | NSF International | Manufacturing controls, documentation practices, process validation |
| CFSQA | Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor | ASQ | Audit methodology, corrective action systems, regulatory compliance verification |
| RAC | Regulatory Affairs Certification | RAPS | Regulatory strategy, submission management, agency interaction protocols |
Career & Experience
A career built on the intersection of law, quality, and regulatory compliance — culminating in specialized export control consulting for the defense industrial base.
Juris Doctor & MBA
Jared's career began with a dual focus on law and business. His Juris Doctor provided the foundation for understanding federal regulatory frameworks — statutory interpretation, administrative law, compliance enforcement mechanisms, and the legal standards for criminal prosecution. His MBA complemented this with the business acumen needed to design compliance programs that balance regulatory requirements against operational realities and budget constraints. This combination of legal and business training shapes every engagement — compliance programs that protect companies legally while remaining operationally practical.
PMP, CMQ-OE, CPGP, CFSQA Certifications
Building on his legal foundation, Jared pursued advanced certifications in project management and quality systems. The PMP credential from PMI ensures that every compliance implementation follows structured project management methodology — clear scope, defined milestones, risk management, and controlled delivery. The CMQ-OE from ASQ brought deep expertise in organizational quality systems, continuous improvement, and compliance program design. Combined with CPGP and CFSQA certifications, Jared developed a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory compliance programs function at the operational level — from written procedures through training, monitoring, internal audit, and corrective action.
Full-Service Certification & Compliance Practice
Jared founded Certify Consulting to deliver end-to-end compliance consulting across multiple regulatory frameworks. The firm has grown to serve 200+ clients across ISO, GMP, FDA, and ITAR compliance, maintaining a 100% first-time audit pass rate. The firm's approach — combining legal analysis, structured project management, and quality systems methodology — has proven effective across industries ranging from food and pharmaceutical manufacturing to aerospace and defense.
Defense Industrial Base Focus
Recognizing that defense contractors and exporters face unique compliance challenges — where the stakes include criminal prosecution and debarment from government contracts — Jared established a dedicated ITAR consulting practice. This specialization brings the full weight of his legal training to bear on the specific requirements of 22 CFR Parts 120-130, including DDTC registration, USML classification, export licensing, compliance program development, voluntary disclosure, and the intersection of ITAR with CMMC 2.0 cybersecurity requirements. Today, he guides defense contractors from initial DDTC registration through ongoing compliance management, ensuring that every program accounts for both the technical requirements and the legal consequences of non-compliance.
How I Work
Every ITAR engagement follows a structured methodology designed to protect your company from regulatory, legal, and business risk.
Every engagement starts with a legal analysis of your ITAR exposure. I assess your regulatory obligations under 22 CFR, identify potential violation vectors, evaluate criminal prosecution risk, and map the legal landscape before recommending any technical compliance measures.
PMP-certified project management ensures your compliance program rolls out on time, on budget, with clear milestones and deliverables. No open-ended engagements. No scope creep. You know exactly what you're getting and when you'll have it.
Your compliance program is calibrated to your actual risk profile, company size, and product portfolio. A 25-person subcontractor does not need the same compliance infrastructure as a Tier 1 prime contractor. My MBA training ensures cost-effective programs that protect without overburdening.
ITAR compliance is not a one-time event. Regulations change — the September 2025 USML revisions affected 15 of 21 categories. I provide ongoing monitoring, annual audits, training refreshers, and regulatory change management so your program stays current and defensible.
Jared Clark is the founder of Certify Consulting, a full-service certification consulting firm serving manufacturers, healthcare companies, technology firms, and food producers across the United States. With credentials including JD, MBA, PMP, CMQ-OE, CPGP, CFSQA, and RAC, Jared brings a unique combination of legal, business, and technical expertise to every engagement. ITAR Consultant is a specialized practice within the Certify Consulting network, focused exclusively on International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance and export control consulting for the U.S. defense industrial base.
This means clients benefit from the full resources and cross-domain expertise of an established compliance consulting firm — while receiving focused, specialized attention on their ITAR and export control requirements. Whether your compliance needs extend beyond ITAR into EAR/dual-use controls, ISO 9001 quality management, or CMMC cybersecurity, the Certify Consulting network has the expertise to support your complete compliance program.
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