Senior Export Control & Compliance Lead

Lumentum; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum is seeking an experienced Senior Export Control Operations Lead to support U.S. export operations and strengthen its global export compliance framework.

As part of the Americas Trade Operations Team within Lumentum Legal, this role serves as a SME on EAR, ITAR, and related regulatory requirements, managing classifications, licensing, and due diligence. Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, IT, and other functions to ensure compliant, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of U.S. export control experience with EAR/ITAR and U.S. sanctions.
• Hands-on experience with complex classification, licensing, screening, and technology control.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail in regulatory scenarios.
• Excellent cross-functional communication across teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Export Control Classification: determine jurisdiction and classification for hardware and technology under EAR/ITAR.
• Export Licensing Management: prepare, submit, and manage export licenses and approvals.
• End-Use/End-User screening: conduct screening and due diligence for export transactions.
• Deemed Export & Technology Control: manage deemed export compliance and TCPs.
• Compliance Program Management and Training: develop and deliver export control training.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, IT and other functions.
• Process Improvement, Automation & Digital Innovation: lead automation and data-driven improvements.
• External Engagement & Regulatory Interface: represent Lumentum in external export control forums.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communicator

Independent worker

Global Trade Management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related

CES/CUSECO certifications a plus

Tools

Global Trade Management tools

ERP-based compliance tools

Job description

Lumentum is seeking an experienced Senior Export Control Operations Lead to support U.S. export operations and strengthen its global export compliance framework.

As part of the Americas Trade Operations Team within Lumentum Legal, this role serves as a SME on EAR, ITAR, and related regulatory requirements, managing classifications, licensing, and due diligence. Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, IT, and other functions to ensure compliant, scalable