Export Compliance Lead — ITAR/EAR | Flexible Hours

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Export Compliance Manager to build and scale export control programs (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) across the cloud platform. You will partner with development teams and senior leadership to embed compliance into product and process design, deliver strategic guidance, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong program management, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs.
• Experience across cross-functional teams and with people at all levels in an organization.
• Working knowledge of US export control regulations (EAR and ITAR).
• Experience managing export control programs, authorizations, and classifications.
• Advanced degree in International Trade, Law, or related field.
• Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification.
• Experience with cloud computing, defense and intelligence technologies, AI/ML, quantum computing, or other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance processes and solutions to comply with U.S. (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) and global export regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance on U.S. and global export regulations and advise internal business teams on compliance program requirements.
• Assess applicability of export requirements (ITAR, EAR, nuclear, global) in the cloud.
• Monitor regulatory changes, perform impact assessment, and provide compliance recommendations.
• Create metrics for management reporting.
• Drive process improvement and compliance implementation projects.
• Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams and executive leadership.
• Innovate control mechanisms to best meet business goals and compliance requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Export controls

Program management

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in related field

Advanced degree in International Trade or Law

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Export Compliance Manager to build and scale export control programs (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) across the cloud platform. You will partner with development teams and senior leadership to embed compliance into product and process design, deliver strategic guidance, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong program management, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.