Job Description
ITAR Compliance Program Manager
Our client is a fast-evolving organisation operating in a complex, highly regulated environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. They are investing significantly in strengthening internal processes and are seeking a subject matter expert to elevate and future-proof their compliance capabilities.
Job Description
- Conduct a comprehensive ITAR gap assessment across business units, products, systems, and third-party relationships
- Develop and implement a structured remediation roadmap with clear timelines and ownership
- Build and roll out a complete compliance programme, including policies, controls, and operational processes
- Establish and maintain Technology Control Plans (TCPs), classification systems, and secure access frameworks
- Lead cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, IT, HR, Legal, Sales, and Operations to ensure full alignment
- Track programme progress, facilitate regular updates, and provide reporting to senior leadership
- Oversee export licensing activities, including applications, renewals, and ongoing tracking
- Review and approve technology transfers, foreign national access, and export-related decisions
- Conduct internal audits and ensure continuous alignment with ITAR, EAR, and related regulations
- Lead audit preparation and act as the primary liaison for regulators and external stakeholders
- Manage voluntary disclosures, including investigations and corrective action planning
- Design and deliver training programmes to drive a strong compliance culture across the organisation
- Own and continuously update all compliance-related policies and procedures
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- 5+ years of direct, hands-on ITAR and/or EAR compliance experience within a regulated industry (e.g. defence, aerospace, advanced technology)
- Strong knowledge of export regulations, including USML, CCL, licensing processes, and deemed export rules
- Proven experience building or transforming compliance programmes, not just maintaining them
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders across multiple functions
- Experience supporting or leading audits and regulatory interactions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Business, Law, or International Affairs
- U.S. Person status required
What's on Offer
- Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g. CECO)
- Experience with facility clearance and personnel security processes
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC or NIST 800-171
- Familiarity with export compliance tools and systems
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Barrington, New Hampshire |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Business Lawunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Foreign Affairsunmatched
- Import/Export Complianceunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Internal Auditunmatched
- Internet Securityunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Product/Service Launchunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Sales Operationsunmatched
- Security Clearanceunmatched
- Training Program Developmentunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
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