Export Controls & Compliance Lead

KBR, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work certified

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Career development

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Export Controls & Compliance Lead in Australia to steer international trade and export controls across the defence sector. You will work with the Commercial Director to ensure governance and project-level compliance and lead risk assessments with mitigations.

The role requires deep ITAR/FMS knowledge, AU citizenship or security clearance eligibility, and the ability to coordinate with global teams on licensing, classifications, and regulatory changes while driving process

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of ITAR/FMS and export control frameworks across AU/US and international jurisdictions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce or similar, or 5+ years’ equivalent defence industry experience.
• Experience managing global export controls activities, risks and third-party recipients/retransfers.
• Ability to meet time-critical deadlines and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organisation at global internal and regional forums on export controls and compliance.
• Identify licensing requirements and risks for projects and manage authorisations.
• Provide advice on classifications, regulations, and commodity codes for project products.
• Support shipments and re-transfer of export-controlled material to ensure compliance with licences and laws.
• Track licence conditions and improve traceability across the organisation.
• Develop and provide training on export controls and related topics.
• Support digitisation and automation of export controls processes.

Skills

ITAR knowledge

FMS familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Commerce or equivalent

Tools

Security clearance processes

Job description

Export Controls & Compliance Lead

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

At KBR – We do things that matter.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role within KBR's Australian Defence and Security Solutions business, partnering with business leaders and key stakeholders to shape outcomes across some of Australia's most significant Defence projects.

As our Export Controls and Compliance Lead, you will lead the management, coordination and execution of our international trade and export controls activities, and will oversee the related compliance and governance for our Australian business, helping the business navigate an evolving regulatory and contractual landscape with confidence.

Working closely with our Commercial Director, you will ensure appropriate governance and compliance at both an organisational and project level, and will lead risk assessments whilst identifying and implementing mitigations and corrective measures.

Responsibilities Include

• Represent the organisation at global internal and regional external forums related to export controls and compliance.
• Identify licensing requirements and associated risks for projects including for project partners and suppliers and develop and implement plans to obtain, maintain and manage authorisations in support of the timely achievement of business and project requirements.
• Provide advice on appropriate classifications, regulations, and commodity codes for the designation of project-related products.
• Support the preparation of shipments and re-transfer of export-controlled material to ensure shipments and re-transfers are in compliance with relevant licences, laws, and regulations.
• Implement processes to track and improve performance and maintain traceability of export licence conditions and controls across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and provide training and act as a point of contact for institutional knowledge of export controls and associated topics.
• Support business initiatives to digitise and automate processes and information as it relates to export controls.

As The Ideal Candidate You Will Bring

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the application of International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and other relevant export controls and regulatory compliance frameworks in Australia, US and other international jurisdictions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce or similar relevant discipline or 5+ years of equivalent experience in Defence or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing global complex export controls activities, risks and issues including third party recipient and retransfers.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting internal and external customer requirements and meeting time critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team and take direction.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with teams and stakeholders and problem solve using initiative.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance and/or to be assessed a suitable to work with ITAR information. This may require additional vetting questions upon applying for this role.

What We Will Offer You

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

As a Major Service Provider to the Australian Defence Forces, an AGSVA security clearance will be required as well as compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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