Director of Global Compliance

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director of Global Compliance to lead and oversee export and trade compliance programs across a global organization. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations, developing robust compliance strategies, and partnering with cross-functional and international teams to support business operations in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct company-wide export and trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Obtain, maintain, and monitor U.S. government export/import licenses, agreements, and authorizations under relevant regulatory frameworks and platforms (e.g., EAR/SNAP-R, ITAR/DECCS, and similar).
• Draft and file ITAR Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing Licensing Agreements, and foreign launch Technology Transfer Control Plans, and domestic Technology Control Plans
• Serve as the organization’s designated Empowered Official for regulatory filings, registrations, and government applications
• Act as a subject matter expert in export compliance across multiple business units and global operations
• Collaborate closely with government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all applicable export and trade requirements
• Develop and execute comprehensive export compliance strategies aligned with U.S. and international regulatory standards
• Design and implement trade compliance policies and procedures across cross-functional departments
• Classify commodities, hardware, and technical data under applicable export control regulations (e.g., ECCN classifications)
• Partner with engineering, production, and operations teams to determine jurisdiction and classification of products and technologies
• Manage international shipments and logistics processes to ensure compliance with export control and trade regulations
• Review contracts and related documentation to assess export control requirements and licensing needs
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
• Implement export control protocols and procedures for foreign visitors to AST facilities

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Engineering, Legal Studies, or related field preferred)

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in export compliance, global trade compliance, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving as an ITAR Empowered Official or similar regulatory authority role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations, including EAR and ITAR
• Experience supporting international operations and global compliance programs
• Familiarity with licensing processes, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting
• Experience working in a highly regulated or technical industry

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and global teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills