Director of Global Trade Compliance
Core
Lead global trade compliance strategy and operations, serving as the company's Export Control Officer to ensure adherence to export controls, import regulations, sanctions, and customs laws.
Role type
Director of Global Trade Compliance (Export Control Officer)
Builds
Global trade compliance program, policies, procedures, and internal controls for international operations
Domain
Aerospace, defense, and national security technology
Required skills
Global trade compliance, export controls (ITAR/EAR), import/customs compliance, sanctions (OFAC), anti-boycott regulations, product/technology classification (ECCN, USML, HTS), licensing process management, denied/restricted party screening, risk assessments, internal audits, regulatory interfacing (BIS, DDTC, CBP, OFAC)
Preferred skills
Space/satellite/defense sector experience, CUSECO or Certified Customs Specialist certification, global expansion/M&A due diligence, multinational supply chains
Technologies
ITAR, EAR, OFAC, ECCN, USML, HTS
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the global trade compliance program; Develop and implement compliance policies and internal controls; Oversee product/technology classification and manage export licensing; Manage import compliance activities including customs valuation and tariff classification; Lead screening processes for denied/restricted parties; Conduct risk assessments and internal audits; Lead responses to compliance incidents; Advise leadership and cross-functional teams on trade compliance risks; Build, mentor, and manage the trade compliance team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution