Senior Export Controls & Compliance Leader

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking an Export Compliance Manager to lead ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export controls across global teams in Arlington, VA. You will build scalable compliance programs, partner with development and leadership, and drive continuous process improvements to meet regulatory requirements.

Strong communication and project management skills are essential as you guide cross-functional teams through complex regulatory challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs.
• Experience managing export control programs, authorizations, and classifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compliance processes to comply with U.S. export regulations (ITAR, EAR, nuclear) and global export rules.
• Provide strategic guidance on export regulations and advise internal teams on program requirements.
• Assess applicability of export requirements in cloud environments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and perform impact assessments with recommendations.
• Create metrics for management reporting.
• Drive process improvements and compliance implementation projects.
• Lead communications to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Innovate control mechanisms to meet business goals and compliance needs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in related field

Job description

AWS is seeking an Export Compliance Manager to lead ITAR, EAR, and nuclear export controls across global teams in Arlington, VA. You will build scalable compliance programs, partner with development and leadership, and drive continuous process improvements to meet regulatory requirements.

Strong communication and project management skills are essential as you guide cross-functional teams through complex regulatory challenges.