Export Controls Manager

Diraq’s Export Controls & Global Trade Compliance Manager owns export control compliance for Diraq and will run Diraq’s export control and global trade framework for its U.S. and Australian subsidiaries. This U.S.-based role reports to Diraq’s Head of Legal & Compliance and is focused on ensuring compliance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Australian Defence Export Controls (DEC / DSGL) and encompasses obligations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) where applicable, particularly in the context of dual-use and AUKUS export control environments. The role combines hands-on execution with ownership of the export control compliance program

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day export control operations across Diraq, ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. and Australian requirements, including the EAR, ITAR, and Australian Defence Export Controls.
• Manage Diraq’s export control and global trade compliance framework for its U.S. and Australian subsidiaries, including consistent policies, procedures, controls, and escalation pathways.
• Manage compliance activities relating to exports, re-exports, technology transfers, deemed exports, foreign person access, and access to controlled technical information across Diraq’s operations in the U.S. and Australia.
• Support export classification and trade data reviews, including ECCN assessments, and maintain documentation to support the compliant export and transfer of hardware, software, and technical information.
• Prepare, submit, implement, and manage export authorizations, including licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, permits, exemptions, exceptions, and related recordkeeping requirements.
• Perform Empowered Official responsibilities where appointed, including reviewing and approving license applications and providing regulatory interpretation.
• Partner with program teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify compliance risks early, develop export licensing strategies, and embed compliant processes into operational workflows.
• Review and approve exports of hardware, software, technical data, and controlled technology, including dual-use items and transfers within the AUKUS export control framework.
• Conduct trade compliance training for relevant personnel, including license scope, technology control, and handling of export-controlled information.
• Maintain audit-ready compliance files, reconcile licenses, approve foreign visit requests, and support continuous improvement of trade compliance processes.

Requirements

• Approximately 6–8 years of experience in global trade compliance and export controls within a business environment.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. export controls, including the ITAR and EAR, together with practical familiarity with OFAC, and Australian Defence Export Controls.
• Experience implementing, operating, or improving trade compliance processes across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in a technology, semiconductor, research, defense-adjacent, or other highly regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical, risk-based guidance to technical, program, and business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage documentation and process requirements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proactive communicator who can build collaborative relationships and operate effectively in a dynamic environment supporting multiple programs and stakeholders.
• Eligibility to be appointed as an Empowered Official.
• Awareness of dual-use export control processes and the AUKUS export control environment, including technology-sharing and releasability considerations across allied jurisdictions.

Benefits

• 401k + health benefits
• Hybrid work environment
• Eligibility to participate in our Employee Incentive Program
• Paid time off to volunteer for causes you care about
• A fast-paced, high-impact environment with scope to grow as the company scales
• Front-row exposure to how breakthrough technology becomes a global platform