Export Controls Advisor

Dell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 67,320 - 112,200; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking an Export Controls Advisor based in Austin, TX, to serve as a subject‑matter expert for product classifications, licensing requirements, and export compliance. You will partner with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, and Sales to enable global growth while ensuring regulatory adherence.

You will evaluate classifications, manage license applications, and monitor regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EAR including classification, licensing, deemed exports, and tech release regulations.
• Experience classifying products, software, and technology using ECCNs.
• Experience performing restricted party, end-user, end-use, and country risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret regulatory requirements and develop compliance solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science).
• 5+ years of experience in Export Controls or Trade Compliance.
• Experience with technology, software, cloud computing, semiconductors, or AI-related products and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Determine and maintain ECCNs for products, software, technology, and services.
• Assess export, reexport, and in-country transfers for licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, and business teams on export restrictions and compliance obligations.
• Prepare and manage BIS license applications and support audits.
• Monitor developments in export control regulations and evaluate potential business impacts.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business/Engineering/Legal/related field

Job description

As an Export Controls Advisor, you will serve as a key subject‑matter expert responsible for product classifications, licensing requirements, and export compliance activities. You will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, Sales, and Supply Chain to provide strategic guidance that enables global business growth while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Your work will help support international business operations, market access, and the protection of sensitive technologies.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as an Export Controls Advisor on our Trade Compliance Team in Austin, TX, USA.

What you’ll achieve

As an Export Controls Advisor, you will be responsible for evaluating product classifications and managing licensing requirements to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. regulations. You will work with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, and global business teams on the release, deployment, and international movement of advanced technologies, directly enabling global market access while protecting sensitive technology. Your guidance will shape compliant business expansion and support critical decisions across the product lifecycle.

You will:

• Determine and maintain Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) for products, software, technology, and services under applicable U.S. export control regulations.
• Assess export, reexport, and in‑country transfer transactions to identify licensing requirements and available license exceptions.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, and business teams to provide guidance on export control restrictions and compliance obligations.
• Prepare and manage Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) license applications while supporting compliance audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor developments in export control regulations, including those related to advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor technologies, and evaluate potential business impacts.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including classification methodology, licensing requirements, deemed exports, and technology release regulations.
• Experience classifying products, software, and technology using Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs).
• Experience conducting restricted party, end‑user, end‑use, and country‑based risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and develop practical compliance solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Export Controls, Trade Compliance, or a related regulatory compliance function.
• Experience supporting technology, software, cloud computing, telecommunications, semiconductor, advanced computing, or artificial intelligence‑related products and regulations.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Compensation

Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The compensation range for this position is USD 86,700 – USD 112,200.

Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here.