Director of Export Control and Technology Compliance

What You'll Get To Do

• Establish and own Field AI’s export control and data classification program, including export-controlled technology, controlled unclassified information, and non-controlled commercial data.
• Classify hardware, software, source code, and technical data under applicable U.S. export regulations, including EAR and related classification schemes.
• Define and implement graduated access controls based on data classification, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Create and maintain Technology Control Plans and controlled information handling procedures appropriate for a startup environment.
• Advise leadership and Human Resources on hiring eligibility, onboarding practices, and role-based access to regulated programs.
• Partner closely with Engineering and IT to design compliant development workflows without slowing product velocity.
• Establish policies for storage, transmission, and sharing of controlled technical information and CUI.
• Design and deliver training programs on export control, data handling, and compliance requirements.
• Support customer due diligence, security questionnaires, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor regulatory and contractual changes and assess their impact on company operations.
• Lead response and remediation efforts for potential compliance or data handling issues.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Law, International Trade, Security, Compliance, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in export control, trade compliance, regulatory compliance, or controlled information governance.
• Hands-on experience with EAR classification and implementation of technology control measures.
• Strong understanding of controlled unclassified information requirements and government contract data handling obligations.
• Experience working directly with technical teams on access control and data segregation.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable operational processes.
• Strong judgment, ownership mindset, and ability to operate with limited structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience in a startup or high-growth technology company.
• Background in dual-use or defense-adjacent technologies.
• Familiarity with DFARS, NIST 800-171, or similar frameworks.
• Prior experience standing up a compliance or governance function from the ground up.
• Experience working directly with founders or executive leadership.

Reporting Structure

• This role reports directly to senior leadership at Field AI, such as the CEO, COO, or General Counsel, and works closely with technical and business teams across the company.