[Hiring] Export Compliance Leader @Aston Carter

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Export Compliance Leader to serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner supporting a complex, global trade compliance environment. This individual will play a key role in strengthening export compliance strategy while helping business and operational teams navigate evolving regulatory requirements.

• Serve as a senior resource and escalation point for complex export control, trade compliance, sanctions, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with Legal, IT, Customer Management, regional trade teams, and executive leadership to translate regulatory requirements into practical and actionable business solutions.
• Manage and advise on complex export licensing matters involving EAR, ITAR, OFAC regulations, sanctions programs, and dual-use controls.
• Support ECCN classifications, commodity jurisdiction determinations, Technology Control Plans (TCPs), licensing requirements, and proviso management.
• Provide guidance surrounding deemed exports, controlled technical data, foreign nationals, global suppliers, and foreign visitor protocols.
• Evaluate emerging regulatory issues and business challenges, including situations involving sanctions, tariffs, or other changing global trade requirements.
• Develop creative, compliant solutions when established processes or regulatory guidance do not provide a straightforward answer.
• Support the Americas region while collaborating with international teams on broader global trade compliance initiatives.
• Partner with regional teams to strengthen compliance processes, training, governance, and operational capabilities.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance assessments, risk reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop standardized tools, processes, and playbooks that enable regional teams to independently manage routine trade activities.
• Mentor developing team members and contribute to long-term succession and leadership planning within the trade compliance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience within export compliance, international trade controls, regulatory affairs, or a closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, export licensing, ECCN classifications, controlled technical data, deemed export requirements, trade compliance auditing, and risk management.
• Experience supporting complex regulatory environments such as advanced manufacturing, technology, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Ability to interpret regulations and provide clear recommendations when dealing with incomplete information or ambiguous requirements.
• Executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical compliance topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and regional teams without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Experience handling high-visibility or time-sensitive compliance matters where creative problem-solving and sound judgment are required.

Requirements

• Previous experience serving as, or demonstrated ability to qualify as, an Empowered Official (EO).
• Global trade compliance experience extending beyond the United States.
• Experience supporting the Americas region within a larger global trade organization.
• Professional certifications such as CUSECO or Licensed Customs Broker.
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems, compliance technology, workflow automation, or process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience mentoring team members or preparing for broader leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $110,000.00 - $122,000.00/yr.
• Offers 2 high deductible health plans that include a tax-advantaged health savings account (HSA), as well as a traditional medical plan.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Health Insurance.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.