Global Trade Compliance Lead — Aerospace & Defense

Oceaneering; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Mental Health

Retirement Savings

Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceaneering, the global leader in advanced technology, seeks a Manager of International Trade Compliance in Hanover, MD. You will lead a scalable compliance program to ensure ITAR/EAR and related export control adherence while enabling business growth.

You will partner with engineering, contracts, legal, security, and leadership to embed compliance in product development, proposals, and programs across aerospace and defense sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 10 years in export controls or international trade compliance; 12-15 years preferred.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, government contracting, classified, or national security programs.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, and U.S. import/export requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the execution and ongoing enhancement of Oceaneering's global trade compliance program, including governance, policies, procedures, internal controls, training, and reporting.
• Serve as the senior subject matter expert on U.S. export controls and sanctions regulations, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related import/export requirements.
• Lead export jurisdiction, classification, licensing, authorizations, and Technology Control Plan activities for hardware, software, technology, technical data, and defense services.
• Support aerospace, defense, government contracting, classified, and national security programs by identifying compliance risks and enabling compliant execution throughout the program lifecycle.
• Partner with engineering, contracts, legal, security, supply chain, procurement, program management, and business development teams to integrate trade compliance requirements into business operations and decision-making.
• Advise executive and functional leadership on regulatory developments, business impacts, and risk-informed compliance strategies.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, government agencies, auditors, and external counsel on trade compliance matters.
• Develop and deliver compliance training, conduct risk assessments and audits, oversee investigations and corrective actions, and drive continuous program improvement.
• Establish program metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance effectiveness and support management visibility.
• Develop and scale a high-performing trade compliance organization that supports the company's growth objectives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder leadership

Trade compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oceaneering, the global leader in advanced technology, seeks a Manager of International Trade Compliance in Hanover, MD. You will lead a scalable compliance program to ensure ITAR/EAR and related export control adherence while enabling business growth.

You will partner with engineering, contracts, legal, security, and leadership to embed compliance in product development, proposals, and programs across aerospace and defense sectors.