Global Director, Export Compliance and Policies

Keysight Technologies

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Overview:is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn moreOur culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities:The Director of Export Compliance & Policies leads a global team responsible for the design, governance, and strategic execution of the company’s export compliance program. Reporting into the Legal function, this leader is accountable for maintaining a best-in-class program that supports business enablement while ensuring compliance with global export control and sanctions regulations, including the EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and non-U.S. regimes.This position plays a critical role in advising on export compliance risks, driving programmatic improvements, and managing a cross-functional team that includes jurisdiction and classification (JC), licensing and policy professionals, and regional compliance specialists.Program Leadership
  • Direct and evolve the company’s export compliance program in alignment with global regulations, internal controls, and business objectives.
  • Manage a team responsible for product classification, licensing strategy, training, policies, and execution support.
  • Lead the development, deployment, and governance of global export policies, procedures, and tools.
  • Oversee regional compliance representatives and ensure alignment between corporate policies and local execution.
Legal & Advisory Support (if attorney or in partnership with Legal)
  • Interpret and apply U.S. and international export regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, EU Dual Use) to support business decisions.
  • Provide timely, practical legal guidance on export-related questions, including classification, licensing applicability, and compliance obligations.
  • Evaluate compliance risk across transactions, jurisdictions, and end uses; escalate or recommend mitigation where appropriate.
  • Partner with Legal to ensure consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements and to align policy development with legal obligations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as the central point of contact between Legal, Global Logistics, Sales, Engineering, and Operations on export compliance matters.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to integrate compliance requirements into business processes, systems, and product development.
  • Support integration of export controls into trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM).
Training & Culture
  • Oversee global training initiatives to promote export compliance awareness and accountability across all functions.
  • Promote a culture of compliance, ethical conduct, and transparency.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive a risk-based approach to internal monitoring, audits, and metrics to assess program effectiveness.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for control failures or noncompliance.
  • Evaluate emerging regulatory trends and evolving risk areas; adapt policies and controls accordingly.
Qualifications:Required
  • 10+ years of experience in export controls, international trade compliance, or related legal/regulatory fields.
  • Demonstrated leadership of global or multi-functional teams.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. export laws (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and practical experience applying them to complex products or services.
  • Proven experience managing export classification and licensing activities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across business, legal, and operational stakeholders.
Preferred
  • JD or equivalent legal qualification (preferred, but not required).
  • Experience interpreting and advising on export control regulations in a corporate or legal setting.
  • Experience managing export compliance risks related to U.S.-origin items, technology, or software destined for China, including end-use/end-user diligence, license requirements, and evolving regulatory restrictions, is highly desired.
  • Familiarity with non-U.S. export regimes (e.g., EU Dual Use, Chinese export controls).
  • Experience with ERP or export compliance systems (e.g., Oracle GTM).
  • Technical background (engineering, physics, or similar) is a plus, especially for JC oversight.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
  • Strategic thinker with operational execution skills.
  • Confident decision-maker, able to operate in ambiguity and assess risk in real-time.
  • Strong writing, training, and communication skills.
  • Committed to developing talent and building high-performing teams.
  • Resilient under pressure; calm in crisis.
  • Experience navigating export compliance risks and policy implementation in China is strongly preferred.
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.CA pay range: MIN $188,660 - Mid point $251,450 - MAX $314,430Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by regionUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental and vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Accident, Disability insurance
  • Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Discounts, Perks
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
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