Sr. Export Compliance Mgr, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

Amazon•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to expand its global presence and customer facing services and we are looking for a highly motivated export controls specialist. As part of the AWS Global Export Compliance team, this role gets to drive enterprise-wide export compliance excellence by building policies, processes and solutions for automated compliance, enabling business growth across AWS's most complex and strategic programs including AI, Quantum, and other emerging technologies. The successful candidate will have experience implementing export controls in a multinational company, a passion for new challenges, be creative, self-directed, thrive in a fast paced environment, and a great team player. Candidates should drive continuous process improvement, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop requirements for new compliance solutions. You will act as a compliance leader who can prioritize well, communicate clearly, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You can handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to help create simple solutions to meet your program goals. You can make strategic decisions to quickly handle emerging issues while working towards long term solutions. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable working autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment. The position requires an individual with strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and able to prioritize effectively. Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Requirements

Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies
Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of progressive experience in export controls, trade compliance, or international regulatory affairs
Working knowledge of export control regulations

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in International Trade, Law, or related field
7+ years of export control experience in technology or manufacturing industry
Certified Export Compliance Professional (CXCP) or similar certification
Experience with cloud computing, AI/ML, quantum computing, encryption, semiconductors, or other emerging technologies
Knowledge of international export control regimes (e.g. Wassenaar Arrangement)
Experience with deemed export compliance and technology control plans
Experience with trade compliance automation tools and systems
Experience in handling internal & external audits

Responsibilities

Develop a compliance program internal assessment framework that addresses both tangible and intangible requirements for global export regulations and provide recommendations for compliance improvements
Work closely with Legal to monitor and analyze dual use and defense regulatory changes, conduct impact assessments for the assessment program, and manage updates to ensure the assessment program remains responsive to regulatory changes
Lead cross-functional working groups on implementing the assessment program, engaging with team members to understand the risk profile and integrated compliance controls
Develop standardized procedures for handling potential regulatory issues and government audits and drive global adoption through the business
Design and deliver advanced training programs for compliance teams and business stakeholders
Create metrics for management reporting
Manage various business reports to stakeholder teams and leadership on compliance initiatives