Trade Compliance Manager

Jobtailor; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor, based in Stamford, CT, seeks a Compliance Manager to lead the global trade compliance program and ensure enforcement of ITAR/EAR controls and U.S. federal contract requirements across the organization.

The role partners with leadership and operations to promote a culture of ethics and integrity, conducts internal audits and compliance assessments, and serves as a recognized SME on import/export compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in trade compliance and/or federal contract compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of ITAR and EAR.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations including classification, licensing, origin and documentation.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, TINA, FCA and CAS requirements.
• Familiarity with DCSA requirements for cleared facilities and NISPOM.
• Background in DoD programs and safeguarding/ cybersecurity compliance obligations.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct internal audits and compliance assessments.
• Serve as SME in import/export compliance and U.S. federal contract compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership and operations to promote a culture of compliance and mitigate risk.

Skills

Trade compliance

Internal audits

Federal contracting

Export controls ITAR/EAR

DCSA awareness

Tools

Compliance program management

Global trade documentation

Job description

• The Compliance Manager supports the implementation and ongoing enforcement of the Company’s compliance program, with a primary focus on global trade regulations and a secondary focus on U.S. federal contract requirements.
• This role demands an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• The Compliance Manager is responsible for planning and conducting internal audits, performing compliance assessments, and serving as a recognized subject matter expert in import/export compliance and demonstrated experience with U.S. federal contract compliance.
• As a strategic business partner, the Compliance Manager collaborates closely with leadership and operational teams across the organization to promote a culture of compliance and to proactively mitigate risk.
• This position reports directly to the Director of Compliance and Ethics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience supporting operational business units in trade compliance and/or federal contract compliance matters.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Strong knowledge of import and export regulations, including classification, licensing, jurisdiction, valuation, country of origin, and global trade documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal contracting requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related standards such as Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA), False Claims Act (FCA) obligations, and modified Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Working knowledge of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements for cleared facilities, including personnel clearance, facility clearance, and NISPOM compliance.
• Technical or operational background supporting DoD programs, with experience in areas such as controlled technical information, safeguarding requirements, cybersecurity-related compliance obligations, or corporate compliance and internal investigations.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) or equivalent professional trade compliance certification (preferred).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR, along with a strong understanding of federal contracting requirements such as FAR and DFARS. Proven ability to conduct compliance assessments and internal audits while fostering a culture of compliance across operational teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. Export Control Regulations
• Federal Contract Compliance
• Internal Audits
• Trade Compliance
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Import/Export Regulations
• Compliance Assessments
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA)
• False Claims Act (FCA)
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Controlled Technical Information
• NISPOM Compliance

Soft Skills

• Ethics and Integrity
• Collaboration
• Risk Mitigation
• Strategic Partnership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
• Professional Trade Compliance Certification

Industry Keywords

• Global Trade Regulations
• U.S. Federal Contract Requirements
• Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
• Operational Business Units
• Compliance Culture

Tools & Technologies

• Compliance Program Management
• Global Trade Documentation