Export Controls Manager
Diraq
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Santa Monica, California, United States
🛑 Export Control & Sanctions (EAR / ITAR / OFAC)
Description
Diraq’s Export Controls & Global Trade Compliance Manager owns export control compliance for Diraq and will run Diraq’s export control and global trade framework for its U.S. and Australian subsidiaries. This U.S.-based role reports to Diraq’s Head of Legal & Compliance and is focused on ensuring compliance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Australian Defence Export Controls (DEC / DSGL) and encompasses obligations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) where applicable, particularly in the context of dual-use and AUKUS export control environments. The role combines hands-on execution with ownership of the export control compliance program
Diraq’s Export Controls & Global Trade Compliance Manager owns export control compliance for Diraq and will run Diraq’s export control and global trade framework for its U.S. and Australian subsidiaries. This U.S.-based role reports to Diraq’s Head of Legal & Compliance and is focused on ensuring compliance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Australian Defence Export Controls (DEC / DSGL) and encompasses obligations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) where applicable, particularly in the context of dual-use and AUKUS export control environments. The role combines hands-on execution with ownership of the export control compliance program
Requirements
- Approximately 6–8 years of experience in global trade compliance and export controls within a business environment.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. export controls, including the ITAR and EAR, together with practical familiarity with OFAC, and Australian Defence Export Controls.
- Experience implementing, operating, or improving trade compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in a technology, semiconductor, research, defense-adjacent, or other highly regulated environment.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical, risk-based guidance to technical, program, and business stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage documentation and process requirements with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proactive communicator who can build collaborative relationships and operate effectively in a dynamic environment supporting multiple programs and stakeholders.
- Eligibility to be appointed as an Empowered Official.
- Awareness of dual-use export control processes and the AUKUS export control environment, including technology-sharing and releasability considerations across allied jurisdictions.