Global Trade Compliance Leader (ITAR/EAR)

FAAC Incorporated; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignium is seeking an experienced Director of Trade Compliance to lead the company's global trade compliance program from Ann Arbor. This executive role oversees U.S.

export controls, import compliance, and customs regulations across Ignium and its subsidiaries. The Director will provide strategic leadership for ITAR, EAR, licensing and compliance operations, building scalable programs that support growth, risk management, and enterprise-wide training across engineering, contracts, and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive export controls and trade compliance experience.
• Strong ITAR, EAR, and U.S. Customs knowledge.
• Experience preparing ITAR/EAR license applications.
• Familiar with DDTC DECCS, BIS SNAP-R, and CBP ACE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the corporate Trade Compliance Program.
• Oversee ITAR/EAR licensing, exemptions, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee export classifications and product classifications (USML/ECCN).
• Ensure compliance with import/export documentation and customs activities.
• Develop trade compliance policies, procedures, and training.
• Conduct audits, monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering, contracts, supply chain, and HR to integrate compliance.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

ITAR

EAR

U.S. Customs regulations

Licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ignium is seeking an experienced Director of Trade Compliance to lead the company's global trade compliance program from Ann Arbor. This executive role oversees U.S.

export controls, import compliance, and customs regulations across Ignium and its subsidiaries. The Director will provide strategic leadership for ITAR, EAR, licensing and compliance operations, building scalable programs that support growth, risk management, and enterprise-wide training across engineering, contracts, and supply