Director of Export Compliance Job at LHH, Tysons Corner, VA

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  • LHH
  • Tysons Corner, VA

Job Description

A global, highly regulated organization is seeking a senior Interim Export Compliance leader to own and oversee its U.S. export compliance program across multiple business operations. This role sits within the Legal function and partners closely with senior leadership on regulatory risk, growth initiatives, and M&A activity.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and maintain the company’s export compliance program across ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FTR, and FCPA
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for export compliance matters
  • Oversee licensing, classifications, agreements, audits, training, and voluntary disclosures
  • Act as the organization’s senior export compliance officer with regulatory agencies (DDTC, BIS, OFAC)
  • Support M&A diligence and filings, including DDTC and CFIUS
  • Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates across business units

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of hands-on export compliance experience (ITAR/EAR required)
  • JD strongly preferred (or equivalent senior regulatory background)
  • Deep expertise in licensing, classifications, TAAs, exemptions/exceptions, and compliance programs
  • Proven ability to operate independently, advise leadership, and manage risk in complex environments
  • Experience with USML classifications ; NISPOM/FSO exposure a plus

Pay Rate: $90.00-$120.00/hour dependent on experience

Benefit offerings available to our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, out associates may be eligible for paid leave including paid sick leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Job Tags

Temporary work, Interim role, Local area,

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