Defense Trade Technical Manager/Director

Defense Trade Solutions

Technical Manager/Director at Defense Trade Solutions leading jurisdiction analysis and technology security for international programs. Collaborating across teams to ensure compliance with U.S.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead export jurisdiction and classification analyses for defense articles, technical data, software, and dual‑use technologies.
Develop defensible USML and ECCN classification rationales with robust supporting documentation.
Prepare and support Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requests and CCATS submissions as needed; maintain authoritative repositories and ensure classification consistency across customer portfolios.
Conduct TSFD and exportability assessments to inform international program execution and technology release.
Evaluate releasability risks related to foreign partners, program constructs, and technical data transfers; analyze program protection, disclosure limitations, and foreign access considerations.
Shape technology release strategies aligned to U.S. national security and foreign policy; integrate exportability planning early in product and program lifecycles.
Review ITAR and EAR export authorization technical provisos to determine customer program and international business impacts.
Partner with DTS solutions team, client engineering, program management, and legal teams to resolve technical proviso interpretation questions; translate provisos into plain‑English compliance guidance and next steps.
Support export licensing strategies, proviso compliance, and TSFD reviews; advise on jurisdiction/classification and TSFD impacts to authorizations and agreements.
Maintain situational awareness of regulatory changes (ITAR/EAR/AECA, TSFD) affecting jurisdiction and classification determinations; update guidance and templates accordingly.
Lead complex technical projects and customer engagements; drive issue resolution in “grey‑area” cases with clear, documented logic paths.
Mentor junior staff on JCA and TSFD methodologies; advance repeatable frameworks, tooling, and best practices across the company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of experience for Manager-level and 10-15 for Director-level in defense trade, security cooperation, technology release, foreign disclosure, technology security, export controls, engineering or defense technology positions of increasing responsibility.
Strong, hands-on understanding of the ITAR, EAR, USML, CCL, order of review and export classification and jurisdiction analysis.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical systems and documentation.
Direct experience with defense weapon systems and integration.
Experience supporting technology release, foreign disclosure and exportability initiatives for DOD acquisition, IRAD or NPOR technology programs.
Knowledge of disclosure policy, program protection, and technology‑control processes.
Familiarity with missile technology, autonomy, ISR, software/cyber, or advanced defense technologies.
Experience interacting with DTSA, DDTC, BIS, or related agencies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional ability to engage C-Suite executives and senior U.S. Government officials.
Creative, resourceful, and energized by cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
Willingness to travel outside of Washington, DC, up to 20% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental
9/80 Schedule
3 weeks accrued PTO
10 Holidays
Accrued Sick Leave
Holiday Shut-down
$100 Quarterly Stipend for Wellness
$100 Monthly Stipend for WFH Setup
401k with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

export jurisdiction analysisclassification analysisUSML classificationECCN classificationCommodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requestsCCATS submissionsTSFD assessmentsexport licensing strategiesITAR complianceEAR compliance

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationcross-functional collaborationtime managementattention to detailmentoringproblem-solvingissue resolutioninterpretation of complex systemsengagement with executives