Defense Export Controls Program Manager
Defense Export Controls Program Manager
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$ 110520 - 165840
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Career Area:
Legal and ComplianceJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dontjust talk about progress and innovation here we make it happen with our customers where we work and live. Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.
Join Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division as aDefense Export Controls Program Manager leading global export controls and trade compliance for Caterpillar Defense. This role combines strategic oversight technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with U.S. and U.K. regulations particularly in support of government contracts and defense-related addition to export controls the role may expand to support other compliance risk areas such asanti-bribery/anti-corruption fair competition and customs.
What You Will Do:
Program Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the Caterpillar Defense Export Compliance Program in alignment with the Enterprise Export Controls Compliance Program.
- Define and execute long-term compliance strategies that support Caterpillars defense business objectives.
- Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness and accountability across the organization.
Technical Compliance & Operations
- Conduct end-use/user due diligence including restricted party screening and military end-use assessments.
- Prepare and submit export license applications to BIS DDTC OFAC and other regulatory bodies.
- Maintain and enforce Technology Control Plans including employee training and protocol adherence.
- Oversee ECCN/USML classification of products and technologies.
- Implement tools and systems to automate and improve compliance processes.
Risk Management & Governance
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks; conduct self-assessments and support internal/external audits.
- Liaise with and support internal audit teams during export controls and other compliance-related audits.
- Contribute to enterprise-wide policy development and ensure alignment with global standards.
- Monitor and report compliance metrics to leadership using data-driven insights.
- Support additional compliance areas such asanti-bribery/anti-corruption fair competition and customsas needed
Global Coordination & Collaboration
- Liaise with corporate trade compliance teams and other Caterpillar divisions.
- Coordinate with international teams to ensure compliance with non-U.S. export control laws (e.g. UK EU).
- Advise on cross-border projects joint ventures and technology transfers
What Skills & Experiences You Will Need:
- Education/Experience: Bachelors degree in a relevant field (or equivalent compliance experience). Experience with U.S. Export Control regulations (EAR ITAR OFAC). Export certifications (e.g. CUSECO CIP CES ECoP).
- Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand monitor update control or enhance existing business or work processes
- Risk Management: Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
- Audit and Compliance Function: Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environments.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
What Will Set You Apart:
- Knowledge of Caterpillars organizational structure and compliance programs
- Background in defense industry trade compliance or government contracting.
- Familiarity with UK/EU export control regulations.
- Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Comfortable working across functions and management levels.
- Demonstrated ethical judgment and ability to lead change initiatives.
- Experience or familiarity withanti-bribery fair competition and customs compliance programs.
Additional Information:
- This role is based on-site five days a week out of the Irving TX HQ office.
- Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
- International and Domestic travel up to 5%
What You Will Get:
- Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
- Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
- All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Final details:
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Summary Pay Range:
$110520.00 - $165840.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:September 18 2025 - September 29 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
