Export Control Manager - US Remote

Export Control Manager

As Fictiv’s Export Control Manager, you will define, optimize, and scale end-to-end processes supporting Fictiv’s export-controlled and federally funded services. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. export regulations (EAR and ITAR), NIST 800-171, CMMC requirements, and applicable FAR/DFARS clauses, while enabling secure and efficient program execution.

You will partner closely with leadership, Technology, Legal, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Finance to design workflows that are compliant, audit-ready, and scalable. You will also help expand Fictiv’s capabilities in supporting defense and federal programs, including advancing system maturity toward higher CMMC certification levels.

Areas of Responsibility

• Define, document, and maintain secure business processes supporting export-controlled and federally funded programs subject to EAR, ITAR, FAR, and DFARS requirements.

• Serve as the cross-functional lead for export-controlled and government contract programs, ensuring alignment across Technology, Legal, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Finance.

• Embed NIST 800-171 security controls, CMMC practices, and FAR/DFARS cybersecurity requirements (including DFARS 252.204-7012 and related clauses) into operational workflows and policies.

• Lead initiatives to develop, maintain, and mature CMMC-aligned systems and processes, including readiness for third-party assessments.

• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and risk analyses related to export controls, cybersecurity compliance, and federal contract obligations.

• Develop and maintain documentation required for government contracts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, and process controls.

• Build dashboards and KPIs to monitor compliance health, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and deliver training programs for internal stakeholders and external partners on export-controlled workflows, CMMC requirements, and FAR/DFARS compliance obligations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies to enhance both compliance and operational efficiency.

• Lead structured change management efforts to ensure smooth adoption of new security controls, systems, and regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to and maintain compliance within the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Desired Traits, Qualifications, Education and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in process engineering, project management, or compliance leadership within regulated industries.

• Direct experience supporting U.S. government contracts subject to FAR and DFARS requirements.

• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining compliance with NIST SP 800-171 controls.

• Hands-on experience developing, managing, or preparing organizations for CMMC certification (Level 1–3 preferred).

• Experience interpreting and operationalizing DFARS cybersecurity clauses (e.g., 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, 7021).

• Experience managing export-controlled technical data under EAR and ITAR, including process controls for restricted data environments.

• Experience designing secure workflows in high-information-security environments supporting defense or federal customers.

• 3+ years leading cross-functional continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.

• Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, aerospace, defense, or regulated services environments required.

• Strong working knowledge of compliance documentation frameworks, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and audit artifacts.

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations.

• Excellent leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities with a security-first mindset.

• Ability to simplify complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable processes.

• Skilled in workshop facilitation, training delivery, and structured change management.

• Digitally fluent; comfortable working within ERP, CRM, and PLM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, Arena).

• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving regulatory environments.

Travel Expectations

Travel required approximately 11–25% annually to support audits, customer engagements, assessments, and cross-functional initiatives.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan
• Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness
• Annual Education stipend
• Parental leave programs 
• Paid volunteer days
• Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need
• And much, much more!

Salary Range: 
$115,000 - $155,000 (depending upon experience)

Fictiv is continuing to expand our remote US workforce. Applicants from the following states are eligible to apply:

Arizona (AZ), California (CA), District of Columbia, (DC), Delaware (DE), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kansas (KS), Massachusetts (MA), Maryland (MD), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), North Carolina (NC), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Ohio (OH), Oregon (OR), South Carolina (SC), Texas (TX), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)

Interested in learning more?  We look forward to hearing from you soon.