Amentum

Export Control and Trade Compliance Advisor

Amentum

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Provide expert guidance on the design and implementation of strategic trade control frameworks in alignment with multilateral export regimes.
  • Conduct legal-regulatory reviews, enforcement capability assessments, and institutional capacity building in host countries.
  • Develop and deliver in-country and remote training on licensing procedures, catch-all controls, intangible technology transfer (ITT), and dual-use items.
  • Collaborate with ministries, customs, industry, and enforcement entities to promote interagency coordination.
  • Draft and implement Internal Compliance Program (ICP) templates and manuals tailored to national and industry needs.
  • Serve as senior liaison and subject matter expert for donor-funded engagements under EXBS, DOE, and Global Affairs Canada initiatives.
  • Support ICITAP missions with public-private outreach efforts, compliance seminars, and government consultations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in export control, trade compliance, or dual-use licensing (government or private sector).
  • Proven record of leadership in export compliance advisory roles or government enforcement capacity.
  • Experience working with strategic sectors such as defense, vacuum/coating technology, nuclear, or high-tech manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of international nonproliferation regimes (Wassenaar, NSG, MTCR, Australia Group) and UNSCR 1540.
  • Experience managing or advising national control authorities or trade compliance departments with >30 staff.
  • Strong presentation, project management, and intercultural communication skills.
  • Fluent in English (C1+); additional language skills (German, French, or regional languages) preferred.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
export controltrade compliancedual-use licensinglegal-regulatory reviewsinstitutional capacity buildinglicensing procedurescatch-all controlsintangible technology transferInternal Compliance Programinternational nonproliferation regimes
Soft Skills
leadershippresentationproject managementintercultural communication