Director, International Trade Compliance

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a International Trade Compliance Director to join our forward-thinking team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for driving international trade strategy, initiatives, and policies to thoughtfully guide the development of commercial dual-use technology across the globe. The role will be a key interface between engineering, program management, compliance, and senior leadership to ensure that product teams are in line with engineering goals and compliance frameworks. This person will be responsible for designing and managing controls plans for MD’s commercial dual-use platforms across the globe and ensuring compliance for U.S. and global export control regulations. You will provide strategic guidance and regulatory expertise, shaping and achieving positive outcomes for MD positions on jurisdiction and classification (J/C) determinations and export compliance in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25%
Understanding of engineering concepts across software and hardware and development principles to be able to craft policies and procedures to segregate commercial and export controlled technology development
15+ Years’ experience managing and providing subject matter-level expertise navigating and providing strategic advice concerning international trade regulations (e.g., Australia, EU, U.S. and UK).
10+ years experience in product development, defense technology, startups, defense contracting or similar
5+ years experience in trade compliance, international trade controls, international contracts management
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
A superpower for smashing through regulatory roadblocks

Nice To Haves

Experience in group 3-5 UAS or robotic systems product development or concepts
Extensive experience with US DoD contracts and foreign defense contract
Experience in managing development infrastructure and training technical teams
Experience designing and implementing technology control plans
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance
An understanding of the distinctive's and intersection of Lean Product and Process Development, Agile Software Development, and Lean Production
Knowledge of exportability considerations and experience incorporating export control compliance into product development plans
Familiarity with ATF import regulations and the ability to classify products accordingly
Understanding of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) guidelines and U.S UAS Policy

Responsibilities

Embed with program staff to develop and maintain tight program controls for commercial dual-use and export controlled technology for civil and defense customers
Partner with senior leadership to shape strategic direction and turn trade compliance planning into action. Make key decisions that drive operational success, and help translate high-level trade compliance goals into clear priorities for the organization.
Play a critical role in developing trade compliance policies and be responsible for outcomes that balance compliance and business priorities.
Design and implement trade compliance policies, protections, and infrastructure to ensure engineering/ program development meets schedule objectives
Coordinate with external partners (e.g., commercial suppliers, US Government, foreign private or Government agencies) to ensure product roadmaps align with internal compliance posture and pivot accordingly
Drive consistent export classification processes across MD global operations
Develop classification decision rationale, heuristics and methodology for MD programs to improve efficiency in classification while maintaining accuracy
Leverage AI for rapid risk-mitigated determinations
Deploy and maintain J/C training curricula and robust methodologies to meet cost and performance metrics
Oversee MD export authorizations, ensuring compliance with license scope, provisos and associated conditions
Support the logistics team on hardware exports and controlled imports
Provide guidance and training to MD staff on ITAR, EAR and international regulations
Perform compliance assessments of export/import authorizations and related transactions and assist in any investigations of potential compliance issues
Lead working groups, independent projects, and collaborative efforts with within the compliance function or cross-functionally driving ITC program enhancements
Support and implement corrective actions that result from compliance issues
Develop strategy for multi-jurisdictional cross collaborative environments for data repositories (e.g. GitHub)
Navigate co-production and co-development projects across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with US export regulations and international trade laws

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.