Trade & Export Compliance Program Lead

Hydra Host

Lead trade compliance program at Hydra Host, a tech firm, translating U.S. regulations into operational processes.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Hydra Host's end-to-end trade compliance program
Translate complex U.S. regulations into scalable operational processes
Design and continuously improve Hydra Host's trade compliance program
Serve as company subject-matter expert on Advanced Computing export controls
Draft, submit, and manage BIS and OFAC license applications
Own and continuously improve restricted-party screening infrastructure
Operationalize military end-use and end-user controls under EAR Part 744
Ensure timely submission of all required regulatory reports
Design and deliver export compliance training for impacted teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of hands-on trade compliance program experience
Deep working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions regulations
Proven experience managing Advanced Computing export controls
Experience drafting and managing export license applications and advisory opinions with BIS and/or OFAC
Demonstrated ability to identify, implement, and manage license exceptions
Experience building, deploying, or managing automated restricted-party screening systems
Solid understanding of military end-use / end-user restrictions under EAR Part 744
Hands-on KYC due diligence experience
Strong command of OFAC sanctions programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Flexibility to work remotely with travel as needed for team meetings and regulatory engagements
A collaborative environment that values deep subject-matter expertise and operational excellence

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Hard Skills & Tools

trade compliance program managementExport Administration Regulations (EAR)OFAC sanctions regulationsexport license applicationsrestricted-party screening systemsmilitary end-use controlsmilitary end-user controlsKYC due diligencelicense exceptions management

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communication