Sr. Export Compliance Leader
About The Position
The Export Compliance & Licensing Leader is a subject matter expert responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a best‑in‑class global export controls and sanctions compliance program. This role leads complex jurisdiction/classification analyses, authors and manages export and deemed export licenses, designs and operationalizes screening and authorization workflows, and advises cross‑functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, IT, HR) to ensure compliant, timely business execution. You will act as a primary liaison with government agencies (e.g., BIS, OFAC; and, where applicable, EU/UK authorities), drive continuous improvement, and mentor junior colleagues on controls such as EAR and global sanctions regimes.
Requirements
- Regulatory Knowledge: EAR (including encryption, FDPR), OFAC, encryption, sanctions screening, end‑use/end‑user controls.
- Risk‑Based Mindset: Practical, scalable controls that enable growth while staying compliant.
- Integrity: ethical decision‑making in a complex environment.
- Communication: Clear, persuasive and simple guidance for the enterprise
- Tools & Systems Government Portals: BIS SNAP‑R, ACE/AES.
- Screening: Descartes/Visual Compliance, Dow Jones, LexisNexis (or equivalent).
- Trade/ERP/PLM: SAP GTS/Oracle GTM,
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years
- Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
- Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience preparing and managing SNAP‑R
- ECCN classification experience (including encryption and technology/software).
- Hands‑on with restricted party screening tools/workflows
- Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to business operations; strong writing, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Industry experience in semiconductors or advanced manufacturing a plus
- Experience with EU Dual‑Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, UK Export Control Order 2008, and other key non‑US regimes.
- Certifications: CES, CUSECO, CITP/FIBP, LCS, or similar.
- ERP/PLM and trade tools: SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Visual Compliance/Descartes, SAP MDG, Windchill/Teamcenter, SharePoint, ServiceNow.
- Prior engagement with voluntary disclosures, consent agreements, or monitorships.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and manage license applications (e.g., BIS SNAP‑R for EAR), commodity classifications (CCATS), and deemed export authorizations
- Track license conditions, ensuring implementation, monitoring, and timely renewals or updates
- Assess and advise on embargoed / comprehensively sanctioned countries, sectoral sanctions, and ownership/control (50% rule) risks; document and approve mitigating controls
- Advise business on deemed export risks, foreign national access, and technology transfer controls
- Monitor regulatory changes; brief leadership and drive implementation plans (e.g., new controls, entity list updates, sanctions developments)
- Serve as point of contact with USG licensing point of contacts; manage inquiries and enforcement responses in coordination with Legal
- Assist in the drafting of voluntary disclosures, root‑cause analyses, and remediation plans when necessary
- Other tasks as needed.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- other voluntary benefits
- 401(K) including company matching
- employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- student debt assistance
- tuition reimbursement program
- development and career growth opportunities and programs
- financial planning benefits
- wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- paid time off and paid company holidays
- family care and bonding leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
