Senior Export Compliance Specialist

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Incorporated is seeking a Senior Export Compliance Specialist to lead Qualcomm’s US export licensing program, preparing and submitting license applications for global operations. The role requires meticulous attention to EAR/BIS procedures and strong organizational skills.

The successful candidate will draft and submit deemed export and technology license applications, determine ECCN classifications, and manage the full lifecycle of licenses while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of export/sanctions compliance or related work experience.
• Associate's degree with 5+ years of export/sanctions experience.
• High School Diploma with 7+ years of export compliance work experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit deemed export license applications under the EAR.
• Draft and submit technology export license applications under the EAR.
• Perform export license determinations by ECCN and destination country.
• Determine applicable license exceptions under the EAR by ECCN and destination country.
• Ensure exports comply with license terms, including riders and conditions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of export licenses, including tracking and renewals.
• Audit export licenses to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Report program status details for management.
• Conduct internal reviews and training for process improvements.
• Develop and maintain licensing processes, guidelines, and training.

Skills

EAR knowledge

BIS procedures

Export licensing

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Salesforce

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Legal Group, Legal Group > Export Compliance

General Summary:

Qualcomm’s Export & Sanctions Compliance Department is seeking a Senior Export Compliance Specialist to take a lead role in Qualcomm’s US export licensing program, preparing and submitting license applications in support of global operations. We are looking for an experienced professional that is meticulous, detailed orientated, and highly organized. Knowledge of the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) procedures required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Draft and submit deemed export license applications under the EAR.
• Draft and submit technology export license applications under the EAR.
• Perform export license determination by ECCN and destination country.
• Determine applicable license exceptions under the EAR by ECCN and destination country.
• Ensure exports comply with license terms, including riders and conditions.
• Manage the full lifecycle of export license, including tracking and management.
• Perform audits of export licenses to ensure compliance.
• Report on program status details for management.
• Conduct internal reviews of processes, corrective actions, and training as required.
• Develop and maintain processes, guidelines, and training to support export licensing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Export or Sanctions Compliance, International Affairs, or related work experience.
• Associate's degree in Business Administration/Management, International Business, Law, Electronic/Telecom Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Export or Sanctions Compliance, International Affairs, or related work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Export or Sanctions Compliance, International Affairs, or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in export compliance, including at least 2 years focused on export licensing programs.
• Proven experience in managing export license programs, including:
  • Drafting and submitting export license applications.
  • Reviewing/approving proposed license riders and conditions.
  • Ensuring compliance with export license terms both individuals and business units.
  • Monitoring and maintaining existing licenses, including expirations, extensions, reporting and replacements.
• Strong knowledge of EAR and BIS licensing procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, engineering, management, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Will consider candidates with equivalent experience in other areas of export & sanctions compliance (i.e. ECCN classification).
• Knowledge and experiences on Microsoft Team, SharePoint, Salesforce, Database design and management.
• Desire to advance within the Export & Sanctions Compliance Department and take on additional responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the EAR, including sections 740, 742, 750 and others related to export licensing and exporting under a license.
• Additional knowledge of including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including ability to research partners and prepare reports in Excel, SharePoint, Salesforce, and Trade Export systems, and quickly learn new software tools.
• Ability to work at both detailed and strategic levels, work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions, and display sound judgment.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$79,400.00 - $119,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.