Export Compliance Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* 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

Education & Experience


* 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.

Skills


* Ability to advise stakeholders and manage cross-functional compliance activities


* Experience with lasers, photonics, semiconductor, or other high-tech products


* Experience using SAP GTS or similar trade compliance tools

Working Conditions


* This position is onsite / hybrid


* May require occasional off-site meetings or travel


* Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary


* Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job


* May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements


* Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.


* Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.


* Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.


* Ability to communicate verbally and i...