Director of National Security & Trade Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm, is seeking a senior professional to lead national security‑focused risk analysis and mitigation projects related to international trade and technology controls. The team advises clients, investors, and counsel on identifying and reducing risk while embedding regulatory requirements into business processes.

Your role involves leading assessments, developing engagement plans, interfacing with clients, and producing polished deliverables across trade

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred; focus on international trade and investment controls highly desirable.
• Prior experience as a compliance or national security professional and program leader in a firm, consultancy, or government.
• Demonstrated expertise in international trade compliance.
• Excellent research and writing capabilities; ability to produce polished work independently.
• Proficient in office productivity and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving U.S. international trade and technology security controls and related compliance work.
• Direct assessments of clients’ trade and technology controls compliance posture and regulatory regimes.
• Lead audits, assessments, and enhancements of international trade, technology security, and foreign investment controls risk.
• Develop engagement approaches and project plans with team leadership.
• Interface with clients and deliver high-quality compliance programs, policies, and reports.
• Build subject matter expertise in national security, international trade, and foreign investment reviews.
• Design and execute risk mitigation and information security solutions across domains.
• Help clients navigate government security, export controls, and data security requirements.
• Contribute to collateral, thought leadership, and market-facing initiatives.
• Lead internal company projects and initiatives.

Skills

Research & writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

International trade focus

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

SharePoint

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal, a global consulting firm, is seeking a senior professional to lead national security‑focused risk analysis and mitigation projects related to international trade and technology controls. The team advises clients, investors, and counsel on identifying and reducing risk while embedding regulatory requirements into business processes.

Your role involves leading assessments, developing engagement plans, interfacing with clients, and producing polished deliverables across trade