Export Control Specialist

Gore; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

in Newark, Delaware is seeking an experienced Export Control Specialist to strengthen our compliance program and navigate global export controls and sanctions. You will monitor US regulations, guide business units, and support licensing and classification activities. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to collaborate with global teams; you will assess risk, provide guidance, and help implement processes to ensure regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Compliance or minimum 7 years of equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in Export Control functions and knowledge of US Export Control Regulations (ITAR, EAR) and Sanctions (OFAC).
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulations, assess impact, and provide guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and internal customers, influence and gain business support.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and implement risk-based solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to create results with functional and cross regional teams.
• Ability to effectively organize, set priorities, leverage electronic and AI tools, and adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to develop, implement, maintain and improve business processes.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global businesses and functions to strengthen and integrate export control requirements in the organization to mitigate risk.
• Assess risk for export controls and sanctions and conduct formal assessments.
• Analyze and interpret export control and sanctions regulations; provide guidance and communicate requirements.
• Partner across the enterprise to establish IT and process controls for export compliance; monitor and improve their effectiveness.
• Provide export control classification guidance; prepare and submit CCATS and CJ applications as required.
• Apply for export control authorizations and licenses including interface with US regulators as required.
• Support businesses in responding to customer requests for export controls and sanctions related requirements and certifications.
• Support operations by resolving export holds and restricted party screening results.
• Conduct and support export control customer due diligence vetting.
• Collaborate with global trade experts in other regions to align and harmonize processes, controls, and training.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Compliance

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Export Control Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and strengthening our internal compliance program, enhancing our global capabilities in Export Control, applying industry best practices, and developing solutions to navigate and respond to the dynamic regulatory environment for global export controls and sanctions. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and interpreting US export control and related regulations, identifying potential impact to Gore businesses, and partnering with Gore businesses to navigate and succeed in global and defense markets.

This position will be located at our facility in Newark, Delaware , with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global businesses and functions to strengthen and integrate export control requirements in the organization to mitigate risk
• Assess risk for export controls and sanctions and conduct formal assessments
• Analyze and interpret export control and sanctions regulations; provide guidance and communicate requirements
• Partner across the enterprise to establish IT and process controls for export compliance; monitor and improve their effectiveness
• Provide export control classification guidance; prepare and submit CCATS and CJ applications as required
• Apply for export control authorizations and licenses including interface with US regulators as required
• Support businesses in responding to customer requests for export controls and sanctions related requirements and certifications
• Support operations by resolving export holds and restricted party screening results
• Conduct and support export control customer due diligence vetting
• Collaborate with global trade experts in other regions to align and harmonize processes, controls, and training

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Compliance or minimum 7 years of equivalent work experience
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in Export Control functions and knowledge of US Export Control Regulations (ITAR, EAR) and Sanctions (OFAC)
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulations, assess impact, and provide guidance
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and internal customers, influence and gain business support
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and implement risk-based solutions
• Demonstrated ability to create results with functional and cross regional teams
• Ability to effectively organize, set priorities, leverage electronic and AI tools, and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to develop, implement, maintain and improve business processes
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Desired Qualifications

• Empowered Official role for prior company
• Experience with CCATS / CJ applications, US Foreign-Direct-Product Rules, and US jurisdiction analysis
• Defense, Technical, Engineering, or Quality background

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes US citizens, resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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