Director-Export & Trade Compliance

Job Title

Director – Export & Trade Compliance

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Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Atlanta, Georgia

• Develop and manage the export control program ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FAR, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead implementation of trade compliance initiatives across campus, aligning with local, U.S., and USG policy.
• Provide education and training to staff and stakeholders on compliance, including problem‑solving tools and continuous‑improvement practices.
• Serve as part of the ORIA leadership team, integrating export control, compliance, and research integrity needs.
• Manage and supervise drafting, submission, tracking of ITAR/EAR authorizations, evaluating exemptions and exceptions.
• Act as subject‑matter expert on trade issues such as country‑of‑origin determinations, valuations, embargoes, anti‑boycott compliance, and red‑flag issues.
• Support import/export compliance activities, licenses, auditing, and process redesign.
• Identify protocols requiring special review and maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
• Serve as the primary empowered official for transactional compliance and guide appointment of additional empowered officials.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent education and experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in research administration (industry or higher education) with at least five years of significant export‑control expertise.
• More than two years of management experience.

• Export‑control certifications such as ECoP, EXCS, or CUSECO.
• Membership in the State Bar of Georgia or eligibility to obtain a license within 12 months.
• Juris Doctorate or advanced science/engineering degree focused on trade controls.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related field.

$140,000 – $155,000

• This is a supervisory position.
• No financial responsibilities.
• No driving required.
• Position of trust (requires background check). Includes credit, education, and background checks.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• No security clearance required.
Background Check

Successful candidates must pass a position‑of‑trust, credit, and education background check. Pre‑employment screening information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all, including applicants for admission or employment and all other members of the Georgia Tech community. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Job Details
• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time