Fictiv is seeking an Export Control Manager to join our team. In this remote role, you will define, optimize, and scale the secure business processes that support our export-controlled and federally funded services. You will be the critical link ensuring compliance with complex U.S. regulations while enabling efficient program execution.
What You'll Do
- Define, document, and maintain secure business processes for 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 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 required documentation 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).
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Team & Environment
You will partner closely with leadership, Technology, Legal, Sales, Operations, Quality, and Finance.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Compensation range: $115,000 - $155,000 (depending upon experience)
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates residing in: 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).
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value a culture that brings diverse perspectives, emphasizes respect and collaboration, and celebrates continuous learning.
