Senior Export Compliance Specialist

FormFactor Inc.•Farmers Branch, WA

2d•$88,900 - $116,655•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Export Compliance Specialist serves as a subject-matter expert across all dimensions of U.S. export controls and international trade sanctions and provides guidance export compliance program — from ECCN classification and export license management to OFAC sanctions screening, Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence, and risk management. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on expertise in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), a strong working knowledge of U.S. sanctions programs administered by OFAC, and familiarity with multilateral export control regimes — including the Wassenaar Arrangement — that underpin obligations in international markets.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience
Demonstrated expertise in ECCN classification across multiple CCL categories, particularly for semiconductor or electronics products.
Hands-on experience with export and sanctions screening programs, including OFAC SDN/Consolidated Screening List review and disposition.
Working knowledge of KYC principles and end-user due diligence methodology in an export compliance context.
Experience preparing and managing export license applications and license exception compliance via SNAP-R or equivalent.
Proven ability to assess and manage export compliance risk across complex, global business operations.
Proficiency with trade compliance platforms such as Oracle GTM, Descartes, or OCR.
Familiarity with government filing systems including SNAP-R (BIS), AES (Automated Export System), and DECCS/D-TRADE (DDTC).
Automated Export System (AES)
Export Administration
Export Compliance
Export Control
Export Control Classification Number
Export Control Compliance
Export Licenses
Export Operations
Export Process
Export Regulations
U.S. Export Controls

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, international business, legal studies, supply chain, or a related field.
8 years of progressive export compliance experience, with a strong focus on the EAR and U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

Manage export controls and sanctions compliance programs, including restricted party screening, end‑use/end‑user reviews, adjudication of escalations, and identification of prohibited or high‑risk transactions.
Conduct customer and third‑party due diligence, including KYC, enhanced due diligence for higher‑risk relationships, evaluation of end‑use/end‑user certifications, and implementation of customer risk tiering and onboarding controls in partnership with sales and other business teams.
Provide subject matter expertise in export jurisdiction and export classification of products, software, and technology.
Prepare and submit Commodity Classification requests (CCATS) to BIS and Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requests to DDTC and manage related agency interactions and determinations.
Determine export licensing requirements for exports, reexports, and transfers of controlled items and technology, including transactions involving restricted destinations and end users.
Prepare, submit, and manage export licenses through SNAP‑R, including tracking license conditions, reporting obligations, usage, and renewal timelines.
Manage and monitor use of license exception and ensure compliance with associated conditions and record-keeping requirements.
Coordinate Technology Control Plans (TCPs) for controlled technology and deemed exports.
Design, maintain, and implement trade compliance policies, SOPs, and internal controls aligned with BIS, OFAC, and applicable international export control and sanctions regulations.
Monitor global export control and sanctions regulatory developments (e.g., Federal Register notices, BIS and OFAC rulemakings, Entity List updates) and assess business impact.
Support export control compliance under EU and other non‑U.S. regimes, applying Wassenaar, and EU Dual‑Use.
Partner with international stakeholders to ensure consistent global compliance for shipments, technology transfers, and deemed exports across EMEA and APAC.