Senior Export Control Operations Leader — Licensing & Compliance

Lumentum; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 134,750 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum seeks a Senior Export Control Operations Lead to support U.S. export operations and strengthen global compliance.

The role serves as a subject matter expert on EAR/ITAR, leads licensing, screening, and deemed export controls for the Americas region, and partners with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales to integrate regulatory requirements. The candidate will drive program improvements, deliver training on export controls, and collaborate with global teams to mitigate risk and ensure

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.
• Proven proficiency across all U.S. export control activities referenced in the Core Responsibilities section, with hands‑on experience executing complex classification, licensing, screening, and technology control requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail in complex regulatory scenarios.
• Effective communicator with the ability to advise and collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Able to work independently in a fast‑paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Global Trade Management or ERP‑based compliance tools.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CES, CUSECO) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Export Control Classification: determine jurisdiction and classification under EAR/ITAR; maintain ECCNs and records.
• Export Licensing Management: identify licensing needs and manage licenses, TAAs, MLAs.
• End‑Use, End‑User, and Destination Screening: conduct screening and due diligence.
• Deemed Export & Technology Control: manage deemed exports and TCPs; monitor access controls.
• Compliance Program Management, Regulatory Monitoring & Training: improve program; deliver training.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: advise Supply Chain, Eng, Sales, IT; support global activities.
• Process Improvement, Automation & Digital Innovation: lead automation and digital tooling.
• External Engagement & Regulatory Interface: engage with regulators and industry groups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP-based compliance tools

Job description

Lumentum seeks a Senior Export Control Operations Lead to support U.S. export operations and strengthen global compliance.

The role serves as a subject matter expert on EAR/ITAR, leads licensing, screening, and deemed export controls for the Americas region, and partners with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales to integrate regulatory requirements. The candidate will drive program improvements, deliver training on export controls, and collaborate with global teams to mitigate risk and ensure