Sr. Export Compliance Leader

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop smartphone wearable device voice-controlled gadget flexible screen VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles integrated circuits packaging printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists engineers data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor MI provides legal guidance to further KLAs strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law commercial law employment law and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the companys business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Export Compliance & Licensing Leader is a subject matter expert responsible for developing implementing and maintaining a bestinclass global export controls and sanctions compliance program. This role leads complex jurisdiction/classification analyses authors and manages export and deemed export licenses designs and operationalizes screening and authorization workflows and advises crossfunctional teams (Sales Engineering Supply Chain Product IT HR) to ensure compliant timely business execution.

You will act as a primary liaison with government agencies (e.g. BIS OFAC; and where applicable EU/UK authorities) drive continuous improvement and mentor junior colleagues on controls such as EAR and global sanctions regimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare submit and manage license applications (e.g. BIS SNAPR for EAR) commodity classifications (CCATS) and deemed export authorizations;

• Track license conditions ensuring implementation monitoring and timely renewals or updates;

• Assess and advise on embargoed / comprehensively sanctioned countries sectoral sanctions and ownership/control (50% rule) risks; document and approve mitigating controls;

• Advise business on deemed export risks foreign national access and technology transfer controls;

• Monitor regulatory changes; brief leadership and drive implementation plans (e.g. new controls entity list updates sanctions developments);

• Serve as point of contact with USG licensing point of contacts; manage inquiries and enforcement responses in coordination with Legal;

• Assist in the drafting of voluntary disclosures rootcause analyses and remediation plans when necessary; and

• Other tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing and managing SNAPR; ECCN classification experience (including encryption and technology/software).

• Handson with restricted party screening tools/workflows

• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to business operations; strong writing influencing and stakeholder management skills.

• Industry experience in semiconductors or advanced manufacturing a plus

• Experience with EU DualUse Regulation (EU) 2021/821 UK Export Control Order 2008 and other key nonUS regimes.

• Certifications: CES CUSECO CITP/FIBP LCS or similar.

• ERP/PLM and trade tools: SAP GTS Oracle GTM Visual Compliance/Descartes SAP MDG Windchill/Teamcenter SharePoint ServiceNow.

• Prior engagement with voluntary disclosures consent agreements or monitorships.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: EAR (including encryption FDPR) OFAC encryption sanctions screening enduse/enduser controls.

• RiskBased Mindset: Practical scalable controls that enable growth while staying compliant.

• Integrity: ethical decisionmaking in a complex environment.

• Communication: Clear persuasive and simple guidance for the enterprise

Tools & Systems

• Government Portals: BIS SNAPR ACE/AES.

• Screening: Descartes/Visual Compliance Dow Jones LexisNexis (or equivalent).

• Trade/ERP/PLM: SAP GTS/Oracle GTM

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

Base Pay Range: $120000.00 - $204000.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical dental vision life and other voluntary benefits 401(K) including company matching employee stock purchase program (ESPP) student debt assistance tuition reimbursement program development and career growth opportunities and programs financial planning benefits wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP) paid time off and paid company holidays and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at or at 1- to request accommodation.

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