Do you see compliance as a business enabler Do you have a passion for emerging technologies and complex problem solving Do you enjoy building innovative compliance solutions Are you passionate about creating the future of export compliance
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated Export Compliance Manager to drive export controls implementations.
The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. This candidate must be highly organized and be able to prioritize effectively.
The successful candidate is an innovative compliance professional experienced in building export control compliance programs have strong written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to dive deep into complex problem solving. The role will help drive and scale the export controls program through innovative process development engaging crossfunctional teams that span a broad range of stakeholders including development teams and senior leadership. The candidate will have strong program/project management skills must have a passion for new challenges be creative selfdirected and a great team player. In this role you will drive continuous process improvement and collaborate effectively to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions.
You will need to be the kind of leader who can build communicate clearly and have a consistent track record of delivery. You will need to be able to handle multiple competing priorities in a fastpaced environment and help create simple solutions to meet your program goals.
Key job responsibilities
Provide strategic expertise on US and global export regulations and advise internal business customers on compliance program initiatives
Develop and implement strategic compliance processes and solutions to manage and maintain US & Global export regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvements
Export jurisdiction and classification of dualuse items (EAR)
Monitor regulatory changes and complete impact analyses
Create metrics for management reporting
Drive process improvement and compliance implementation projects
Own leadership communications to stakeholder teams and executive leadership
Innovate control mechanisms to best meet business goals and compliance requirements
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Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience
7 years experience in export compliance in a global corporate environment
Extensive knowledge of US export regulations including EAR & ITAR
Experience using SNAPR & DECCS
Experience determining export authorization requirements
MBA or related advanced degree
10 years experience in export compliance in a global corporate environment
Experience working with research and development teams to determine applicable export controls classification for hardware software technology and control plan implementation
Experience with nonUS export regulations (EU APAC etc.
Track record of taking ownership and driving results
Strong attention to detail and the ability to selfstart and selfmotivate
Experience in working with technology and automation to develop innovative solutions
Ability to mine and analyze data for reporting
Ability to travel as needed
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.