Export Compliance Leader

We are seeking an experienced Export Compliance Leader to serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner supporting a complex, global trade compliance environment. This individual will play a key role in strengthening export compliance strategy while helping business and operational teams navigate evolving regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, export licensing, and controlled technical data with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership. This position requires someone who can work through ambiguity, develop creative solutions to complex regulatory challenges, and translate highly technical requirements into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior resource and escalation point for complex export control, trade compliance, sanctions, and regulatory matters.
• Partner with Legal, IT, Customer Management, regional trade teams, and executive leadership to translate regulatory requirements into practical and actionable business solutions.
• Manage and advise on complex export licensing matters involving EAR, ITAR, OFAC regulations, sanctions programs, and dual-use controls.
• Support ECCN classifications, commodity jurisdiction determinations, Technology Control Plans (TCPs), licensing requirements, and proviso management.
• Provide guidance surrounding deemed exports, controlled technical data, foreign nationals, global suppliers, and foreign visitor protocols.
• Evaluate emerging regulatory issues and business challenges, including situations involving sanctions, tariffs, or other changing global trade requirements.
• Develop creative, compliant solutions when established processes or regulatory guidance do not provide a straightforward answer.
• Support the Americas region while collaborating with international teams on broader global trade compliance initiatives.
• Partner with regional teams to strengthen compliance processes, training, governance, and operational capabilities.
• Participate in internal audits, compliance assessments, risk reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop standardized tools, processes, and playbooks that enable regional teams to independently manage routine trade activities.
• Mentor developing team members and contribute to long-term succession and leadership planning within the trade compliance function.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 68+ years of progressive experience within export compliance, international trade controls, regulatory affairs, or a closely related discipline.
• Working knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, export licensing, ECCN classifications, controlled technical data, deemed export requirements, trade compliance auditing, and risk management.
• Experience supporting complex regulatory environments such as advanced manufacturing, technology, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Ability to interpret regulations and provide clear recommendations when dealing with incomplete information or ambiguous requirements.
• Executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical compliance topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and regional teams without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Experience handling high-visibility or time-sensitive compliance matters where creative problem-solving and sound judgment are required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as, or demonstrated ability to qualify as, an Empowered Official (EO).
• Global trade compliance experience extending beyond the United States.
• Experience supporting the Americas region within a larger global trade organization.
• Professional certifications such as CUSECO or Licensed Customs Broker.
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems, compliance technology, workflow automation, or process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience mentoring team members or preparing for broader leadership responsibilities.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted Monday through Friday during standard business hours. This is a fully remote position, with a location preference for individuals residing in the Central or Eastern Time Zone.

This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $122000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Offers 2 high deductible health plans that include a tax-advantaged health savings account (HSA), as well as a traditional medical plan 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Insurance

This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully remote position.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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