Director, National Security & Trade Controls

Alvarez & Marsal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays and leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering hands-on, results-oriented solutions across disciplines, placing ownership and opportunity in the hands of its people from day one.

Join a diverse team focused on national security-focused risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and data security, where growth is supported through a merit-based environment and leadership mentorship. The salary range reflects geography and seniority within the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• 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.)

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 apace 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 in company internal projects and initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm delivering hands-on, results-oriented solutions across disciplines, placing ownership and opportunity in the hands of its people from day one.

Join a diverse team focused on national security-focused risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and data security, where growth is supported through a merit-based environment and leadership mentorship. The salary range reflects geography and seniority within the U.S. market.