Director of Global Trade Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the international trade compliance strategy and operations for the company.

• Act as the Export Control Officer and authorized official.

• Own and enhance the global trade compliance program, which encompasses export controls, import/customs compliance, sanctions, and anti-boycott regulations.

• Develop and execute policies, procedures, and internal controls across all jurisdictions where Voyager operates or sells.

• Supervise product and technology classification, including ECCN, USML, and HTS, and oversee export, re-export, and transfer licensing.

• Manage customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations, tariff classification, and duty management.

• Lead the screening process for denied/restricted parties, sanctioned countries, and embargoed entities.

• Conduct risk assessments and internal audits, driving the remediation of identified gaps.

• Lead responses to compliance incidents, voluntary self-disclosures, and government inquiries.

• Provide advisory support to leadership and teams in engineering, sales, supply chain, and M&A regarding trade compliance risks.

• Build, mentor, and oversee the development of a growing trade compliance team.

• Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer as part of the Legal department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience in global trade compliance, export controls, or customs, preferably within aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sectors.

• Strong operational knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions programs, and U.S. customs/import regulations.

• Direct experience engaging with BIS, DDTC, CBP, or OFAC.

• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills and the ability to advise senior executives with confidence.

• Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

• Must be eligible to acquire necessary export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

• Preferred: experience in the space, satellite, or defense industries.

• Preferred: certifications such as Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or Certified Customs Specialist.

• Preferred: experience with global expansion, M&A due diligence, or multinational supply chain operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.

• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with over 12,700 options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more; no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos available before enrollment.

• 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.

• Company wellness programs that promote both physical and mental well-being.

• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.