Global Export Compliance Lead – ITAR/EAR & Innovation

Amazon Web Services (AWS); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Export Compliance Manager in San Diego to drive ITAR, EAR and nuclear export controls, build compliant programs, and partner with product and engineering teams. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, monitor regulatory changes, and develop metrics for leadership reporting while delivering scalable compliance solutions across AWS services.

The role requires 5+ years in export controls and a strong program management background, with opportunities to

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

Export controls experience

Program management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in International Trade or Law

Tools

Trade compliance tools

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an Export Compliance Manager in San Diego to drive ITAR, EAR and nuclear export controls, build compliant programs, and partner with product and engineering teams. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, monitor regulatory changes, and develop metrics for leadership reporting while delivering scalable compliance solutions across AWS services.

The role requires 5+ years in export controls and a strong program management background, with opportunities to