Export Compliance Manager

Role Overview

• Own and lead the company’s export control strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global regulatory requirements (EAR, ITAR)
• Serve as the technical authority for complex export classifications, including emerging technologies (AI, photonics, semiconductors), making final determinations on ambiguous or high-risk cases
• Design, implement, and continuously evolve export control policies, frameworks, and governance models across the organization
• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, audits, and remediation strategies; drive corrective actions and long-term compliance improvements
• Partner with senior leadership, legal, engineering, and product teams to proactively identify regulatory risks and enable compliant business growth
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical compliance issues, government inquiries, and regulatory interpretations
• Anticipate regulatory changes and translate them into actionable business strategies and controls
• Drive cross-functional programs to scale export compliance processes, tools (e.g., SAP GTS), and automation
• Represent the company with external stakeholders (regulators, auditors, industry groups) and influence best practices
• Lead and mentor a team or function, setting technical direction and elevating organizational capability
• Establish best practices and standards adopted across multiple teams or business units
• Influence executive decision-making by providing strategic compliance guidance tied to business impact
• Build and maintain a network of key internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 9 yr. experience in Export Compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, international business, supply chain, law or equivalent degree.
• Experience leading complex classifications and export authorization processes.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical product information.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements