Export Control Manager & ITAR Compliance Official

Job Overview In this role you will serve as an experienced ITAR compliance professional acting as Salesforce’s Empowered Official and the main export control point of contact for the business teams. You will design, implement, and maintain Salesforce’s U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance program, including registration and ongoing program management. The position is part of the Global Trade team and reports to the Head of Global Trade. This is a hybrid role; you will work out of the Salesforce office three days a week. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain Salesforce’s ITAR compliance program, including policies, procedures, program management, internal audits, and business training. Serve as Salesforce’s designated ITAR Empowered Official, overseeing the entire compliance program. Review and sign export license applications and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), verifying transaction legality and ensuring each export aligns with ITAR regulations and Salesforce’s policies. Conduct due diligence to verify the eligibility of parties involved in transactions. Manage ITAR registration with the U.S. Department of Defense (DDTC), ensuring compliance with annual renewals and change notifications for substantive organizational changes. Manage Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) classifications and determine jurisdictional status for Salesforce products and bespoke activities. Act as the primary defense trade export control resource for business teams during deal and solution evaluations to prevent unauthorized transactions. Prepare, submit, approve, and manage authorizations for activities regulated by the ITAR and other export control regimes, including continuous tracking and decrementing. Track and report to DDTC information regarding political contributions, fees, or commissions paid by Salesforce or its vendors. Desired Skills and Experience Extensive experience designing and managing an enterprise ITAR program. Experience with Commodity Jurisdiction analysis, preparation, and submission. Proven track record of implementing effective compliance processes and programs. Experience managing export licensing processes, including mandatory reporting. Experience with risk management and compliance audits. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collaborate across functions and with legal stakeholders. Proven success in managing large projects and initiatives, working independently. Experience interfacing with government agencies, especially DDTC, for registrations, authorizations, due diligence, and audits. Familiarity with DECCS and compliance tools. Sanctions compliance experience is a plus. High ethical standards and attention to detail. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to adapt and grow in an expanding organization. Benefits Salesforce offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility benefits, mental health support, and paid time off. For a full breakdown, visit our benefits website. Equal Opportunity Employment Salesforce is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. We assess all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications—without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected classifications. This policy applies at every stage of the employment lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Salesforce is committed to equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across regions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salesforce