Global Export Control & Sanctions Specialist

Sitka Inc.; 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

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