Manager, International Trade Compliance

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking a Manager, International Trade Compliance to lead the strategic trade compliance program for its AdTech business. This role ensures compliance with U.S.

and international export controls, licenses, and import regulations while enabling business growth. The ideal candidate brings extensive aerospace/defense/government contracting experience, with deep expertise in classification, licensing, and technology controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defense/government contracting environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of export controls and licensing requirements.
• Ability to embed trade compliance into product development and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of a scalable trade compliance program.
• Partner with engineering, contracts, supply chain, and leadership to embed compliance.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. export control, sanctions, and import regulation.

Skills

Export controls

Licensing

Tech controls

Compliance program

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.