Manager, International Trade Compliance

Oceaneering International, Inc.; Bentwoods (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International, Inc. is seeking a Manager, International Trade Compliance to lead the global trade program for its Aerospace & Defense Technologies (AdTech) business. The role shapes export classifications, licensing strategies, and technology controls to enable growth while maintaining U.S.

and international regulatory compliance. You will partner with engineering, contracts, supply chain, legal, security, and leadership to weave compliance into product development, proposals, and

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• Deep expertise in export classification, licensing, and technology controls.
• Ability to develop and implement a scalable trade compliance program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic trade compliance program for Oceaneering's AdTech business.
• Establish scalable processes for export controls and licensing compliance.
• Embed compliance into product development, proposals, program execution, and long-term strategy.
• Partner with engineering, contracts, supply chain, legal, security, and leadership to drive compliance.

Skills

Trade compliance

Export controls

Licensing

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Set your course with Oceaneering, the global leader in advanced technology across energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment. At Oceaneering, we do not just recognize your innovative contributions-we celebrate them. Connect your skills and determination with the forefront of applied technology and thrive on solving pressing challenges. You are not just starting a job; you are defining a unique career journey. So, if you are prepared to advance your professional journey and create meaningful impacts, the future you have visioned is ready and waiting with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, International Trade Compliance will serve as the strategic trade compliance leader for Oceaneering's Aerospace & Defense Technologies (AdTech) business. This role is responsible for establishing and overseeing a scalable trade compliance program that enables business growth while ensuring compliance with U.S. and applicable international export control, sanctions, and import regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments, with deep expertise in export classification, licensing, technology controls, and compliance program development. This individual will partner closely with engineering, program management, contracts, supply chain, business development, legal, security, and executive leadership to embed trade compliance into product development, proposal activity, program execution, and long-term business strategy.

LOCATION

• Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Hanover, Maryland office when required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% travel is required.