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Salary: USD 200,000 - 230,000 / annual
Voyager Technologies, an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company, is seeking a Director of Global Trade Compliance to lead the company's international trade compliance strategy and operations. This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is part of the Legal department.
You will own and evolve Voyager's global trade compliance program, including export controls (ITAR/EAR), import/customs compliance, sanctions (OFAC), and anti-boycott regulations. Key responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance across all jurisdictions where Voyager operates or sells
• Oversee product/technology classification (ECCN, USML, HTS) and manage the licensing process for exports, re-exports, and transfers
• Manage import compliance activities, including customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations, tariff classification, and duty management
• Lead screening processes for denied/restricted parties, sanctioned countries, and embargoed entities across sales, procurement, and partnerships
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audits of trade compliance controls; drive remediation of identified gaps
• Lead responses to compliance incidents, including voluntary self-disclosures and government inquiries
• Advise leadership and cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, supply chain, M&A) on trade compliance risks tied to new products, markets, partnerships, and international hires
• Build, mentor, and manage a growing trade compliance team as the function scales
• Serve as the Export Control Officer and empowered official for the company
This is a remote position with significant responsibility for ensuring Voyager can operate confidently and efficiently as it grows its global footprint.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in global trade compliance, export controls, or customs, ideally in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology
• Strong operational knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions programs, and U.S. customs/import regulations
• Direct experience interfacing with BIS, DDTC, CBP, or OFAC
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and comfort advising senior executives
Preferred:
• Experience in the space, satellite, or defense sectors
• Certification such as Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or Certified Customs Specialist
• Experience with global expansion, M&A due diligence, or multinational supply chains
Note: Applicants must be a U.S. Person (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) and eligible to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.
