Description

General program information and/or position overview. The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Global Trade Manager, either remote or working from our Reston, VA office. This role provides day-to-day trade compliance support to the Digital Modernization and Defense Sectors. It is an exciting opportunity to use your experience supporting all export and import compliance activities within the Sector portfolio of contracts. The selected candidate will report to the Director, Global Trade Management.

This position requires daily interaction with Leidos management, contracts, engineering, and proposal staff, as well as external customers. he ability to independently manage a high volume of complex work while maintaining a high level of customer service and collaboration is essential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as focal point, providing direction, input, and guidance to programs and employees related to Global Trade (including ITAR, EAR, OFAC and U.S. Customs regulations).
• Draft Department of State export licenses and technical assistance agreements, as well as process ITAR exemption requests.
• Draft Department of Commerce export license applications and process EAR exception requests
• Manage export and import authorization records in Leidos’ records system
• Review International Business Review Board (IBRB) routings for trade compliance
• Conduct global trade training for internal stakeholders
• Review and adjudicate requests for foreign travel and visitors.
• Conduct restricted party screenings
• Review and adjudicate documentation for export-controlled information
• Review and adjudicate international shipments
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Perform projects and other duties as assigned or required to support Global Trade objectives

Basic Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in export / import compliance. Additional work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Proficiency with Department of State’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations
• Experience with trade compliance tools, e.g., screening
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documentation, data, and filings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers/regulators
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment when assessing compliance risk and recommending solutions
• High level of integrity and ethics, with a strong commitment to compliance and doing the right thing
• Active or ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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Original Posting:
November 20, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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

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