Director of National Security & Trade Compliance

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

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm seeking a senior professional to lead national security risk analysis and regulatory compliance projects. You will work on investigations, disclosures, and risk mitigation across trade controls and data-security domains.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delivering polished work products to clients, and building SME expertise in non-U.S. regimes. Competitive benefits accompany a market-aligned salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience as a compliance or national security professional is valued.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving U.S. international trade and technology security controls and national-security compliance.
• Oversee assessments of regulatory regimes like ITAR and EAR and related non-U.S. regimes.
• Audit and enhance clients’ trade, technology security, and foreign investment controls risk profiles.
• Develop engagement approaches and project plans with leadership input.
• Interface with clients and deliver high-quality compliance programs, policies, and reports.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

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 seeking a senior professional to lead national security risk analysis and regulatory compliance projects. You will work on investigations, disclosures, and risk mitigation across trade controls and data-security domains.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, delivering polished work products to clients, and building SME expertise in non-U.S. regimes. Competitive benefits accompany a market-aligned salary.