Senior Export Control Lead: Global Compliance & Licensing

Lumentum; Kansas; 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 the company’s global export compliance framework. As part of the Americas Trade Operations Team within Lumentum Legal, this role serves as a primary subject matter expert on U.S.

export controls, ensuring compliance with the EAR, ITAR, and related regulatory requirements. The Senior Specialist leads jurisdiction and classification activities, manages export licensing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related.
• 12+ years of U.S. export control experience with the EAR, ITAR, and U.S. sanctions.
• Hands-on experience with complex classification, licensing, screening, and technology control requirements.
• Strong analytical and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Global Trade Management or ERP-based compliance tools.
• Professional certifications (CES, CUSECO) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Export Control Classification: Determine and document export jurisdiction and classification for hardware and technology under the EAR and ITAR.
• Export Licensing Management: Identify licensing requirements and assess eligibility for EAR exceptions and ITAR exemptions.
• End‑Use, End‑User, and Destination Screening: Conduct end-use, end‑user, destination, and restricted‑party screening.
• Deemed Export & Technology Control: Manage deemed export compliance, including nationality‑based access reviews.
• Compliance Program Management, Regulatory Monitoring & Training: Support continuous improvement of the global export compliance program.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Advisory Support: Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, IT, and other functions to integrate export control requirements.
• Process Improvement, Automation & Digital Innovation: Lead process and workflow enhancements to strengthen U.S. export compliance operations.
• External Engagement & Regulatory Interface: Engage with industry peers and regulators to stay informed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, engineering or related

Certifications (CES, CUSECO) a plus

Job description

Lumentum is seeking an experienced Senior Export Control Operations Lead to support U.S. export operations and strengthen the company’s global export compliance framework. As part of the Americas Trade Operations Team within Lumentum Legal, this role serves as a primary subject matter expert on U.S.

export controls, ensuring compliance with the EAR, ITAR, and related regulatory requirements. The Senior Specialist leads jurisdiction and classification activities, manages export licensing and