Export Compliance Specialist, Staff

Export Compliance Professional

Qualcomm is seeking an export compliance professional to assist with the execution of enterprise-wide export compliance classification initiatives, including emerging and foundational technology controls strategies. The role will include execution, administration, and management of product and technology classifications and database administration for intangible and physical exports. The candidate will join a Global Export Sanctions Compliance function within the Legal Department, and collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Human Resources and Supply Chain teams, to execute established compliance processes supporting applicable export regulations. The role is integral for facilitating lawful business while meeting all applicable regulatory obligations.

The candidate will support key export compliance program elements consistent with export, re-export, and technology transfer regulations imposed by the U.S. and all key global markets where Qualcomm operates. The position is integral for supporting management and will help with the successful execution of multiple projects under strict deadlines. A successful candidate must exhibit diligence, attention to detail, ability to collaborate across various levels within the Company, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, work independently and in teams, and report output to management.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA or Washington DC (5 days per week).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, International Business, Business Administration, Information Technology, or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience with US export controls and additional experience with Wassenaar and other non-U.S. export control regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow established processes and procedures supporting Qualcomm's Compliance Program:
• Export classification activities for tangible and intangible exports, including data gathering, documentation, and preparation of classification determinations.
• Interface with Engineering and Program Managers to evaluate technical characteristics of Qualcomm' products to determine appropriate export classification.
• Review and interpret US Export Administration Regulations to assign appropriate export classifications for Qualcomm's products, chipsets, software solutions, and technology throughout the product life cycle (PLC).
• Provide technical support to determine requirements for employees, suppliers, partners, customers, and end users.
• Compliance review of tangible and intangible (technology and software) export transactions in accordance with best practices.
• Support and maintain data analytics, quantitative metrics, and management reports.
• Utilize trade management software tools to facilitate compliance screening of tangible and intangible export activities.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of U.S., Wassenaar, and other relevant jurisdiction export laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with and ability to properly interpret and implement relevant US Department of Commerce's Export Administration Regulations, US Department of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations, sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control and multilateral regimes and regulations.
• Working knowledge of US export control regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Wassenaar Arrangement Regulations, especially Categories 3, 4, 5 (Part I and II).
• Familiarity with advanced level of classification concepts (ECCNs, CCATS, Licensing Jurisdiction Determinations, Encryption, Electronic Assemblies, etc.).
• Proven hands-on export classification experience.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with navigating tools and systems, including ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.), PLM systems, SharePoint, and Salesforce a plus.
• Comfort with multitasking and project management prioritization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge / experience in telecommunications, information security, cryptography, electronics, integrated circuits, and computer export controls/compliance.
• Knowledge of the US Export Administration Regulations and Foreign Trade Strategic Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Export or Sanctions Compliance, International Affairs, or related work experience. OR Associate's degree and 7+ years of Export or Sanctions Compliance, International Affairs, or related work experience. OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of Export or Sanctions Compliance, International Affairs, or related work experience.*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$95,200.00 - $142,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.