Director of Export and Compliance

Quantinuum

. Lead the organization’s export control, national security compliance, and broader compliance programs .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in export control and national security compliance, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks such as EAR, ITAR, and OFAC. Proven ability to lead compliance programs, manage relationships with government agencies, and develop strategic compliance initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Export Control ManagementGovernment Compliance ExperienceCommodity Jurisdiction and ClassificationRegulatory Frameworks (EAR, ITAR, OFAC)People Management

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Hard Skills

Export Control PoliciesCompliance Strategy DevelopmentLicense Application ManagementDeemed Export ComplianceRisk AssessmentInternal AuditsCompliance ReportingTraining DevelopmentRegulatory EngagementKPI Establishment

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic GuidanceCollaborationCommunicationChange Management

Tools & Technologies

Visual Compliance ToolsOCR Screening ToolsTechnology Control Plans

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)ECTI Certification

Industry Keywords

BISDDTCOFACECCNUSMLEARITARFARDFARSCompliance Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization’s export control, national security compliance, and broader compliance programs
Establish strategic direction, priorities, and the operating model for compliance activities
Own and manage export control policies, procedures, training, and internal controls
Develop and maintain long-term export control and compliance strategy
Lead commodity jurisdiction and ECCN/USML classification determinations
Manage export license applications, TAAs, MLAs, license exceptions, and exemptions
Oversee deemed export compliance, technology access controls, and foreign national management
Direct restricted-party screening and end-use/end-user assessments
Monitor and implement changes to EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and related regulations
Manage voluntary self-disclosures and respond to BIS, DDTC, OFAC, and other government inquiries
Serve as primary contact for regulatory bodies and represent the company in audits, investigations, and regulatory engagements
Provide strategic compliance guidance to executive leadership on expansion, partnerships, acquisitions, technology development, and market entry
Oversee compliance operations, including training calendars, audit tracking, policy rollouts, and reporting
Establish compliance objectives, KPIs, and strategic priorities
Maintain anticorruption, import, procurement, and conflict-of-interest programs
Conduct and oversee recurring compliance risk assessments and internal audits
Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and the board
Manage and develop the Principal Export Control Specialist and Compliance Project Manager
Build organization-wide compliance awareness with engineering, product, supply chain, HR, and business development teams
Drive compliance-related organizational change and establish governance, escalation, and decision-making frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
Minimum 10+ years of export control and government compliance experience at technology and defense companies
Minimum 7+ years of experience managing relationships with BIS, DDTC, OFAC, or equivalent government agencies
Minimum 7+ years of experience with commodity jurisdiction, classification (ECCN/USML), licensing, deemed exports, and voluntary disclosures
Minimum 7+ years of experience with EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and related regulatory frameworks
People management experience, including building and leading compliance teams
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or worker granted asylum or refugee status
Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen
ECTI certification valued
Experience with technology control plans and classified program compliance valued
Familiarity with FAR and DFARS valued
Experience implementing visual compliance and OCR screening tools valued
Must submit to a pre-employment drug test if placed in a safety-sensitive position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
Equity opportunities
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Incentive eligible; posted pay range is inclusive of bonus target