Description

The Director, Global Trade Management, will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing Leidos’ global trade program. This position involves developing and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with global trade regulations, enhancing operational efficiency, supporting business growth, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in global trade, including export, import, customs, and sanctions regulations.

As a core pillar of Leidos’ Global Trade organization, this role provides strategic and pragmatic advice for Leidos’ international business operations. Reporting to the Vice President & Senior Assistant General Counsel, the Director will lead a team of Global Trade professionals to drive compliant business operations.

  

The successful candidate will have a proactive, professional, and pragmatic approach to global trade compliance, deep subject-matter experience, the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business, and a team mentality.

This is a hybrid position, with onsite required at times and with the ability to work-from-home at time. Certain activities may require working from Arlington, VA, or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Global Trade professionals responsible for compliance with the ITAR, EAR, sanctions, and CBP regulations, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and management of ITAR and EAR authorizations, as well as the oversee the management of shipment activities
• Advise management and key stakeholders on global trade matters, aligning compliance requirements with business objectives
• Enhance and drive continuous improvement in the global trade compliance framework, including policies, procedures, and controls, to ensure that business practices, transactions, and international activities comply with applicable laws and Leidos policies
• Leverage data and analysis to continuously improve the global trade compliance framework — policies, processes, tools, and controls — to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Leidos policies
• Support and/or conduct assessments and reviews related to trade compliance and vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies, as needed
• Prepare and present clear, concise reports and updates to senior leadership on trade compliance issues, performance metrics, key risks, and strategic initiatives
• Strategically and pragmatically lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global trade compliance strategies and policies
• Develop and deliver targeted training and communications to promote awareness of global trade requirements and adherence to compliance standards
• Serve as an escalation point for International Business Review Board (IBRB) routings and other international business approvals involving global trade considerations
• Assist with Technology Release and Foreign Disclosure in coordination with the VP, Global Trade, and business stakeholders
• Coordinate on investigations and reviews of possible escapes and potential disclosures
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, relevant government agencies and external partners to support effective compliance and business execution
• Ability to travel between Reston, VA, Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Advanced Degree with 10+ years prior relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of global trade regulations, specifically export/import controls and sanctions requirements; Working knowledge of U.S. Customs requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience and experience managing high-performing teams
• Ability to design and execute complex trade compliance and licensing strategies and resolve issues
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance strategies, policies, and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and perform effectively under time-sensitive and competing priorities
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and all levels of the organization.
• Prior designation as or clear eligibility to serve as an Empowered Official under the ITAR
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Preferred qualifications: 

• 8+ years of senior management experience 
• Experience in U.S. federal government contracting, aerospace/defense, or high-technology sectors involving controlled technologies or classified programs
• Experience in coordinating with geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams
• Experience with tool development and tool integration
• Current TS security clearance

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Original Posting:

December 22, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $139,100.00 - $251,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.