Director of Export & Compliance - 1015

Key Responsibilities:

Export Control and National Security Compliance

- Own and manage the company’s export control compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, and internal controls.

- Develop and maintain the long-term export control and compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

- Lead commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations (ECCN/USML).

- Manage export license applications, agreements (including TAAs and MLAs), and license exceptions or exemptions.

- Oversee deemed export compliance, including technology access controls and foreign national management.

- Direct restricted party screening programs and conduct end-use and end-user assessments.

- Monitor and implement changes to EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and related regulatory requirements, assessing organizational impacts and directing appropriate compliance responses. .

- Manage voluntary self-disclosures and respond to government inquiries from BIS, DDTC, OFAC, and other applicable agencies.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for government regulatory bodies on all export control and national security compliance matters.

- Provide strategic compliance guidance to executive leadership regarding business expansion, partnerships, acquisitions, technology development, and market-entry decisions.

- Represent the Company in regulatory engagements, audits, investigations, and external compliance discussions.

General Compliance Oversight and Team Leadership

- Oversee compliance program operational execution through the Compliance Project Manager, including training calendars, audit tracking, policy rollouts, and compliance reporting.

- Establish annual compliance objectives, key performance indicators, and strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and risk management requirements.

- Maintain and continuously improve anticorruption, import compliance, procurement compliance, and conflict of interest programs.

- Conduct and oversee compliance risk assessments and internal audits on a recurring basis.

- Monitor regulatory developments across all applicable compliance domains and adjust programs accordingly.

- Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and the board of directors.

- Directly manage and develop the Principal Export Control Specialist and the Compliance Project Manager, setting performance objectives and providing ongoing mentorship.

- Build a culture of compliance and export control awareness across the organization by partnering with engineering, product, supply chain, HR, and business development teams to embed compliance practices into daily business operations.

- Drive organizational change initiatives related to compliance, regulatory requirements, and governance processes, ensuring effective implementation and stakeholder adoption.

- Establish and maintain governance frameworks, escalation processes, and decision-making structures to support effective compliance oversight and accountability.

YOU MUST HAVE:

- 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+ experience with commodity jurisdiction, classification (ECCN/USML), licensing, deemed exports, and voluntary disclosures.

- Minimum 7+ of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and related regulatory frameworks.

- People management experience, including building and leading compliance teams.

- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

- Demonstrated experience developing compliance strategy, leading organizational compliance initiatives, and influencing executive-level decision making.

- Demonstrated experience building or significantly enhancing an export control compliance program.

- ECTI (Export Compliance Training Institute) certification.

- Experience with technology control plans and classified program compliance.

- Familiarity with government contracting compliance requirements, including FAR and DFARS.

- Experience implementing compliance technology solutions, such as visual compliance tools and OCR screening tools.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance for a broad set of stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions.

- For the avoidance of doubt, a Customs Broker License and CCEP certification are not qualifications for this position and will not be considered as part of the preferred qualifications assessment.

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing. 
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore. 
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
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 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website. 
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form. 
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.

Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target.
The pay range for this role is $175,000 – $235,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.