Director, Trade and Export Controls

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs N.J. Samsung Electronics America Inc. (SEA) the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary is a leader in mobile technologies consumer electronics home appliances enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades Samsung has driven innovation economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United Statesinvesting over $100 billion and employing more than 20000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products services and AI technology were creating smarter sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
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Samsung Electronics U.S. Public Affairs office is located a short distance from the Capitol complex and this position would be based in Washington D.C. with potential travel to California Texas and Korea. Want to advance the worlds technology with us

TheTrade and Export Controls Directorwill play a leadership role in the implementation and refinement of Samsungs semiconductor businesses trade and export control strategy designed to enhance the companys broader policy and operations portfolio. This position will require technical regulatory expertise in export control and trade policy to help research develop implement and sustain the strategy and resulting actions in close partnership with Samsungs headquarters in Korea and U.S. and international subsidiaries.

This director will help develop navigate and guide engagement strategy with various federal agencies and key stakeholders on Capitol Hill serving as an internal consultant to U.S. subsidiaries with their engagement initiatives. Ensuring beneficial trade and export control outcomes for Samsungs semiconductor business units is the top will lead regular outreach to key trade related agencies the White House and congressional committees. This person will help the company with best practices within this sector and be a subject matter expert who will help develop and implement regulatory and legislative will help with communication efforts to third parties institutions government agencies and internal communication efforts.

This position will report to the VP for Public Affairs and Head of Semiconductor Policy and will be based in the U.S. Public Affairs office in Washington DC.

What Youll Do

The Trade and Export Controls Director will:

Advise support and cultivate Samsungs export control and trade capabilities and acumen. Regulatory experience is a must.
Assist Samsung with regard to all U.S. semiconductor export control licensing matters including liaison among Samsung headquarters Samsung U.S. operations the U.S. Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and other involved agencies.
Promote strong Samsung corporate compliance policies with respect to U.S. export controls and sanctions working with the appropriate legal and compliance personnel at Samsung headquarters and U.S. operations.
Monitor and report internally regarding U.S. export control and sanctions policy developments affecting Samsung including congressional and executive developments. Engage with U.S. Executive and Legislative Branch officials in furtherance of Samsungs export controls and sanctions policy priorities.
Monitor U.S. international trade policy developments such as tariffs and market access developments and engage as appropriate with relevant policy makers at the U.S. Commerce Department the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and other agencies as well as with Legislative branch officials.
Assist as needed with other U.S. international policy issues affecting Samsung business interests such as CFIUS outbound investment and Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) policy matters.
Research benchmark and identify semiconductor industry approaches towards trade and economic security matters.
Assist Samsung with its implementation of CHIPS Act commitments and requirements including liaising between Samsung headquarters Samsung U.S. operations and the CHIPS Program Office at the Department of Commerce.
Advise Samsung regarding policy issues relating to CHIPS Act and engage with U.S. Executive and Legislative Branch officials to promote Samsungs CHIPS strategy.
Effectively educate and advocate with policymakers including Administration officials Members of Congress and foreign government officials regarding policy priorities in partnership with global initiatives and positioning.
Work collaboratively with our business policy teams and other internal operations teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and trade policy goals.
Serve as an effective advocate for Samsung and our customers on key policy matters and craft positions for the company that will establish it publicly as a thought leader and innovator.
Partner with internal teams to represent Samsung on outreach events public affairs opportunities and other engagement opportunities.
Provide regular reports to global entities regarding developments and project status.
Support team activities as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

BA/BS required with10 years of relevant trade and export control policy experience including within government or private sector policy experience. Graduate degree is preferred. Prior regulatory experience with export controls issues is a must.
Prior professional experience working with or for the Bureau of Industry and Security at the Department of Commerce U.S. Trade Representative and/or affiliated institutions.
Existing connectivity with key stakeholders at key trade and export control agencies the White House and all relevant congressional committees.
Keen understanding on executing broad government relations strategy as well as developing and implementing U.S. legislation regulations and other policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual relevant and easily understandable talking points and other messaging.
Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct confidentiality and integrity.
Strong problem-solving skills strong organizational skills and cooperative flexible team-oriented attitude.
Familiarity with the issues affecting the semiconductor industry.
Demonstrated ability to be both an issue expert on matters related to Samsungs business and a manager of complex regulatory and political issues.
Experience identifying and understanding key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations understanding business implications synthesizing information for internal and external customers and recommending a best course of action.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate legislative regulatory agency and other government levels.
Korean language skills and/or strong understanding of Korean business culture is a plus
Youre inclusive adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
An avid learner you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience seeking data to help build understanding.
Youre collaborative building relationships humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
Youre a team player valuing collaboration and communication not just with U.S. colleagues but also with colleagues in Korea and other subsidiaries treating all with respect and collegiality.

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Employee Purchase Program Tuition Assistance Paid Time Off Student Loan Program (after 6 months) Wellness Incentives and many addition regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation based on company division and individual performance.

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Position SummaryHeadquartered in Englewood Cliffs N.J. Samsung Electronics America Inc. (SEA) the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary is a leader in mobile technologies consumer electronics home appliances enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades Samsung has driven innov...

Position Summary

This position will report to the VP for Public Affairs and Head of Semiconductor Policy and will be based in the U.S. Public Affairs office in Washington DC.

What Youll Do

The Trade and Export Controls Director will:

Advise support and cultivate Samsungs export control and trade capabilities and acumen. Regulatory experience is a must.
Assist Samsung with regard to all U.S. semiconductor export control licensing matters including liaison among Samsung headquarters Samsung U.S. operations the U.S. Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and other involved agencies.
Promote strong Samsung corporate compliance policies with respect to U.S. export controls and sanctions working with the appropriate legal and compliance personnel at Samsung headquarters and U.S. operations.
Monitor and report internally regarding U.S. export control and sanctions policy developments affecting Samsung including congressional and executive developments. Engage with U.S. Executive and Legislative Branch officials in furtherance of Samsungs export controls and sanctions policy priorities.
Monitor U.S. international trade policy developments such as tariffs and market access developments and engage as appropriate with relevant policy makers at the U.S. Commerce Department the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and other agencies as well as with Legislative branch officials.
Assist as needed with other U.S. international policy issues affecting Samsung business interests such as CFIUS outbound investment and Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) policy matters.
Research benchmark and identify semiconductor industry approaches towards trade and economic security matters.
Assist Samsung with its implementation of CHIPS Act commitments and requirements including liaising between Samsung headquarters Samsung U.S. operations and the CHIPS Program Office at the Department of Commerce.
Advise Samsung regarding policy issues relating to CHIPS Act and engage with U.S. Executive and Legislative Branch officials to promote Samsungs CHIPS strategy.
Effectively educate and advocate with policymakers including Administration officials Members of Congress and foreign government officials regarding policy priorities in partnership with global initiatives and positioning.
Work collaboratively with our business policy teams and other internal operations teams to ensure alignment between business priorities and trade policy goals.
Serve as an effective advocate for Samsung and our customers on key policy matters and craft positions for the company that will establish it publicly as a thought leader and innovator.
Partner with internal teams to represent Samsung on outreach events public affairs opportunities and other engagement opportunities.
Provide regular reports to global entities regarding developments and project status.
Support team activities as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

BA/BS required with10 years of relevant trade and export control policy experience including within government or private sector policy experience. Graduate degree is preferred. Prior regulatory experience with export controls issues is a must.
Prior professional experience working with or for the Bureau of Industry and Security at the Department of Commerce U.S. Trade Representative and/or affiliated institutions.
Existing connectivity with key stakeholders at key trade and export control agencies the White House and all relevant congressional committees.
Keen understanding on executing broad government relations strategy as well as developing and implementing U.S. legislation regulations and other policies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual relevant and easily understandable talking points and other messaging.
Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct confidentiality and integrity.
Strong problem-solving skills strong organizational skills and cooperative flexible team-oriented attitude.
Familiarity with the issues affecting the semiconductor industry.
Demonstrated ability to be both an issue expert on matters related to Samsungs business and a manager of complex regulatory and political issues.
Experience identifying and understanding key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations understanding business implications synthesizing information for internal and external customers and recommending a best course of action.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate legislative regulatory agency and other government levels.
Korean language skills and/or strong understanding of Korean business culture is a plus
Youre inclusive adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
An avid learner you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience seeking data to help build understanding.
Youre collaborative building relationships humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
Youre a team player valuing collaboration and communication not just with U.S. colleagues but also with colleagues in Korea and other subsidiaries treating all with respect and collegiality.