Director, National Security-Trade Controls

Alvarez & Marsal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Houston is seeking a national security risk analyst to lead projects that identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and data‑security risks for clients. You will drive engagements on trade controls, technology security, and related compliance programs, collaborating with senior leaders to deliver high‑impact outcomes.

The role requires strong research, writing, and regulatory knowledge, with hands‑on experience in international trade compliance and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience as a compliance or national security professional and program leader.
• Demonstrated expertise in international trade compliance.
• Excellent research and writing capabilities; able to produce polished work.
• Proficient with MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects independently or with a team on U.S. international trade and technology security controls.
• Assess clients’ trade/compliance posture and regulatory regimes (ITAR, EAR, and others).
• Audit and enhance international trade, technology security, and investment controls risk.
• Develop engagement approaches and project plans with leadership.
• Interface with clients and deliver high-quality compliance programs and reports.
• Build SME expertise in national security and foreign investment review areas.
• Design adaptive risk mitigation and information security solutions.
• Help clients navigate government security and data requirements.
• Develop collateral, thought leadership, and market-facing materials.
• Contribute to internal projects and initiatives.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

SharePoint

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

At A&M you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of supportive and motivated professionals who love to share their knowledge and depth of industry experience with others. A&M's Disputes and Investigations practice comprises professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, who bring and share their deep expertise in conducting investigations and delivering expert witness reports. We have an inclusive developmental environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our culture is characterized by openness and entrepreneurial thinking, with a foundation of mutual respect and high‑quality standards for our work. We strive to remove bureaucracy in favor of recognizing effort and results through advancement opportunities and a motivating performance‑based reward structure.

How You Will Contribute

With the rapidly changing geopolitical environment, competition for sensitive technologies, and risks associated with potential exploitation of sensitive personal and business data, demand for national security‑focused risk analysis and mitigation is growing significantly. Our team supports organizations, investors and counsel in identifying, assessing and reducing national‑security related risk. We focus on assisting with the national‑security components of transaction diligence and design, embedding regulatory requirements into business systems and processes, and facilitating transparency between companies and regulators by leveraging data analytics and other tools. The team also serves as fiduciary to U.S. government agencies in a role of either third‑party monitor or third‑party auditor.

Responsibilities

• Working both independently and with team members as the project lead to successfully execute projects involving U.S. international trade and technology security controls, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) ‑related cybersecurity, and other national security‑related compliance and program enhancement projects.
• Leading assessments of clients’ trade and technology controls compliance posture, including assessments of compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, and equivalent non‑U.S. regulatory regimes.
• Leading audits, assessments, and enhancement of clients’ international trade, technology security, and foreign investment controls risk and compliance posture.
• Developing and refining engagement approaches and project plans based on collaboration with team leadership and experience.
• Independently interfacing with clients and delivering high‑quality work product, specifically including compliance programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and reports.
• Building industry‑recognized subject matter expertise in the national security, international trade, and foreign investment review areas, particularly with respect to non‑U.S. regimes, including keeping pace with developments in relevant regulations and policy, and producing timely, polished thought leadership.
• Professional and conceptual agility to design and execute compliance risk mitigation and information security solutions that are adaptive to client risks and requirements across multiple domains.
• Helping clients navigate U.S. and allied country Government Security, international trade and technology control, and data security requirements.
• Leading in development of collateral, thought leadership, marketing, and other market‑facing projects.
• Working on and leading company internal projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced Degree strongly preferred. Specific focus/qualifications on international trade and investment controls strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working as a compliance professional and/or national security professional and program leader in a company, professional services firm, or U.S. Government.
• Demonstrated expertise in international trade compliance.
• Excellent research and writing capabilities required. Candidates must be able to independently produce complete, polished work products.
• Must be proficient in using office productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, etc.).

Your Journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.
The salary range is $130,000 – $175,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

A&M does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.