Director of Global Compliance

AST SpaceMobile

Director of Global Compliance leading export compliance at AST SpaceMobile. Ensure adherence to U.S.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and direct company-wide export and trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
Obtain, maintain, and monitor U.S. government export/import licenses, agreements, and authorizations under relevant regulatory frameworks and platforms (e.g., EAR/SNAP-R, ITAR/DECCS, and similar).
Draft and file ITAR Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing Licensing Agreements, and foreign launch Technology Transfer Control Plans, and domestic Technology Control Plans
Serve as the organization’s designated Empowered Official for regulatory filings, registrations, and government applications
Act as a subject matter expert in export compliance across multiple business units and global operations
Collaborate closely with government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all applicable export and trade requirements
Develop and execute comprehensive export compliance strategies aligned with U.S. and international regulatory standards
Design and implement trade compliance policies and procedures across cross-functional departments
Classify commodities, hardware, and technical data under applicable export control regulations (e.g., ECCN classifications)
Partner with engineering, production, and operations teams to determine jurisdiction and classification of products and technologies
Manage international shipments and logistics processes to ensure compliance with export control and trade regulations
Review contracts and related documentation to assess export control requirements and licensing needs
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to maintain ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
Implement export control protocols and procedures for foreign visitors to AST facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Engineering, Legal Studies, or related field preferred)
A minimum of 5 years of experience in export compliance, global trade compliance, or a related field
Experience serving as an ITAR Empowered Official or similar regulatory authority role
Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations, including EAR and ITAR
Experience supporting international operations and global compliance programs
Familiarity with licensing processes, compliance audits, and regulatory reporting
Experience working in a highly regulated or technical industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position involves access to export-controlled information.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications.

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Hard Skills & Tools

export compliancetrade complianceITAREARECCN classificationslicensing processescompliance auditsregulatory reportingTechnical Assistance AgreementsTechnology Control Plans

Soft Skills

collaborationsubject matter expertisestrategic developmentcross-functional teamworkcommunication