Director Trade Compliance (Project Management)
Job Title: Director of Trade Compliance
At InVeris, our mission is to protect lives when split-seconds matter by delivering superior training solutions to meet the most demanding challenges in the defense, law enforcement and commercial range industries.
InVeris Training Solutions is the leading provider of weapons training solutions across the globe. Building off a century of experience, InVeris technology powers live fire and virtual weapons training systems that have been proven to improve speed, accuracy, judgment in the use of force, and overall combat ability while reducing training time, logistics, and cost. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia (beginning 2026), InVeris employs nearly 400 people at facilities in the United States, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
We invite you to join our team and connect your passion and purpose to our mission. Our employees are committed, engaged, and excited about making the world a safer place.
Role Overview: The Trade Compliance Director leads our firearms industry compliance function, ensuring rigorous adherence to U.S. and international export/import controls, including ITAR and EAR, This role ensures our trade practices are secure, compliant, and aligned with strategic business goals.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a comprehensive Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP) in line with BIS and ITAR guidelines.
- Provide daily operational guidance and instruction on import/export matters to business units, including hands-on support in drafting, reviewing, and filing licenses, technical assistance agreements, commodity jurisdiction requests, classification requests, and other documentation to ensure compliance.
- Classify firearms, components, and technical data per ITAR, EAR, USML, and ECCN. Facilitate licensing—exemptions, agreements, or applications.
- Maintain compliance with sanctions and embargoes under OFAC, including denied-party screening and restricted-party logistics.
- Advise on technology transfers, re-exports, and deemed exports in R&D and export scenarios.
- Oversee customs and import compliance: filing, classification, country-of-origin, valuation, AES, and customs broker oversight.
- Stay current and communicate changes to trade laws and firearms policy; provide strategic guidance to leadership.
- Partner with program and functional management to provide actionable insights on key import, export, and BATFE activities.
- Serve as a liaison with U.S. Government regulatory agencies involved in technology and hardware transfers.
- Participate in annual company-wide export compliance training; support the training of export administrators and other personnel as required.
- Assist in conducting export-related due diligence for potential acquisitions and support integration and training of acquired companies in alignment with the company's export compliance programs.
- Support the maintenance and updating of company policies and procedures for export, import, and BATFE/BIS/ITAR
- Oversee auditing, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements for all import/export licenses and related shipments.
- Assist in reviewing, evaluating, and auditing business units for compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable export laws and regulations.
- Contribute to the investigation and resolution of export, import, and BATFE compliance matters, including preparing and filing voluntary disclosures with U.S. government agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree from accredited college/university and/or 8 – 10 years of trade compliance work experience preferably in firearms or defense aerospace sectors under ITAR/EAR/OAAFAC.
- Communicates effectively with employees and management at all levels.
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and BATFE regulations and licensing requirements.
- Skilled in applying ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions specific to InVeris products and technical data.
- Excels at multitasking while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Capable of analyzing and interpreting trade compliance laws and regulations, and implementing industry best practices.
- Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting detailed Technical Assistance Agreements and license applications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal skills in supervising employees and collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Works independently within established areas of expertise and authority.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance and meet the definition of a U.S. person as required by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred:
- Direct experience in the firearms and related defense industry, including familiarity with firearm-specific export sensitivities.
- Exposure to government procurement, Blue sUAS or dual-use export frameworks.
Company Website
www.inveristraining.com
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
InVeris Training Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation. Contact Human Resources at ITS-HumanResources@inveristraining.com.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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