Export Control Program Director — Flexible Hours

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Export Compliance Manager to lead ITAR, EAR and nuclear export controls, partnering with product and engineering teams to implement compliant solutions globally.

The role emphasizes program management, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or other related field
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Working knowledge of US export control regulations (EAR and ITAR)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs
• Experience managing export control programs, authorizations, and classifications

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 providing 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

EAR/ITAR knowledge

Export controls program management

Regulatory affairs

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Advanced degree in International Trade/Law (preferred)

Tools

Trade compliance software

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a Senior Export Compliance Manager to lead ITAR, EAR and nuclear export controls, partnering with product and engineering teams to implement compliant solutions globally.

The role emphasizes program management, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential.