Program Manager IV

Spectraforce Technologies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Professional to lead the export compliance program, with deep expertise in U.S. export controls, encryption regulations, and license requirements.

The role involves building and managing global export compliance programs, partnering with engineering, legal, and cross-functional teams to identify requirements and implement effective compliance solutions in a complex tech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in export compliance.
• 5+ years of experience with U.S. export classification under EAR (software/tech).
• In-depth knowledge of encryption regulations and export controls for encryption tech.
• 5+ years collaborating with engineering teams on controls/classification.
• 5+ years using SNAP-R for licensing/compliance.
• 3+ years managing an export classification program.
• Strong program/project management skills; multi-initiative capability.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct export classification reviews for intangible items (software, tech).
• Coordinate collection of information and prepare global trade licenses/declarations, including deemed exports.
• Track U.S. and non-U.S. licenses/authorizations and expirations.
• Manage compliance and reporting obligations for licenses/authorizations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and perform enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Evaluate regulatory impacts on technology solutions and development activities.
• Develop export compliance metrics and management reporting for intangible tech.
• Collaborate with engineering/technical teams on export controls and classification.
• Identify compliance gaps, gather requirements, and implement solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of the global trade compliance program.
• Execute additional projects supporting global trade compliance goals.

Skills

Export compliance

EAR classification

Encryption regulations

Collaboration with engineering

SNAP-R

Export classification program

Program/project management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Manager IV

Duration: 12 months, with possibility of renewal. Location: Remote- US

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Professional with a strong background in building and managing export compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have deep subject matter expertise in U.S. export controls, encryption regulations, dual-use export classification, and licensing requirements, along with an understanding of hardware and software development lifecycles.

This role will support the ongoing management and continuous improvement of a global export compliance program. The candidate will work under the direction of Global Trade Compliance Counsel and collaborate closely with engineering, technology, legal, and other cross-functional teams to identify compliance requirements, assess regulatory impacts, and develop effective compliance solutions.

The ideal candidate will be creative, self-directed, highly collaborative, and capable of managing multiple compliance projects in a complex global technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct export classification reviews for intangible items, including software and technology associated with products, partnerships, development projects, vendors, suppliers, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Manage the collection of information and preparation of global trade licenses and declarations, including deemed export licenses for employees requiring access to controlled technology.
• Track U.S. and non-U.S. export licenses and authorizations, including expirations, renewals, and ongoing maintenance.
• Manage compliance and reporting obligations associated with applicable U.S. and non-U.S. licenses and authorizations.
• Monitor regulatory changes related to export controls and conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to determine potential business and technology impacts.
• Evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on technology solutions, software, and development activities.
• Develop and maintain export compliance metrics and management reporting, with a particular focus on intangible technology and software.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to determine applicable export controls and classification requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify compliance gaps, develop requirements, and implement new compliance solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the global trade compliance program.
• Execute additional projects supporting the organization's global trade compliance objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in export compliance within a global corporate environment.
• 5+ years of experience with U.S. export classification under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), with a focus on software and technology.
• In-depth knowledge of encryption regulations and export controls applicable to encryption technology.
• 5+ years of experience working with engineering teams to determine export controls and classification requirements.
• 5+ years of experience using SNAP-R for export licensing and compliance activities.
• 3+ years of experience managing an export classification program.
• Strong program/project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with export controls for hardware.
• Experience with non-U.S. export control regulations.
• Experience with sanctions compliance.
• Experience supporting global technology, software, or hardware organizations.
• Experience developing export compliance processes, metrics, and risk assessment frameworks.