Global Export Compliance Lead – EAR & NCT

42dot; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

42dot is seeking an experienced Export Compliance Manager to lead our global trade compliance program with a focus on EAR and NCT regulations. You will oversee ECCN classification, licensing, TCPs, and risk mitigation to prevent unlawful exports and protect sensitive technologies.

Based in Sunnyvale, CA, this role partners with legal, engineering, and subsidiaries worldwide to ensure compliant technology transfers and deals while aligning with MOTIE requirements and ITA restrictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, international business, compliance, or a related field with 5+ years of export compliance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of EAR, ECCN classification, deemed exports, and licensing procedures.
• Ability to read complex technical specifications to accurately classify technology.
• Strong ability to conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and red-flag reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day U.S. export compliance operations under EAR.
• Review export documentation, classify products (ECCNs), and oversee licensing activities.
• Handle MOTIE approvals for exports or sharing with foreign entities.
• Obtain MOTIE declarations when technology was government-funded or privately funded.
• Audit technology, R&D, and manufacturing processes for MOTIE/NCT applicability.
• Enforce protected zones and physical/digital safeguards.
• Audit personnel access and maintain confidentiality agreements.
• Advise on cross-border transactions and safeguarding deals.

Skills

EAR expertise

Audits

Risk assessment

Technical reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law / related field

Tools

ECCN classification

Licensing procedures

Job description

42dot is seeking an experienced Export Compliance Manager to lead our global trade compliance program with a focus on EAR and NCT regulations. You will oversee ECCN classification, licensing, TCPs, and risk mitigation to prevent unlawful exports and protect sensitive technologies.

Based in Sunnyvale, CA, this role partners with legal, engineering, and subsidiaries worldwide to ensure compliant technology transfers and deals while aligning with MOTIE requirements and ITA restrictions.