Export Control Specialist
Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.
Export Control Specialist
Who we are:
Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.
About the role:
Export Control Specialist
This role leads jurisdiction and classification activities, manages export licensing and authorizations, including regulatory and sanctions screening, conducts end-use and end-user due diligence, and administers deemed export controls for the region.
Core Responsibilities:
- Export Control Classification: Determine and document export jurisdiction and classification for hardware and technology under the EAR and ITAR. If applicable, perform de minimis and FDP analyses; evaluate applicability of EAR license exceptions; conduct classification and jurisdiction assessments. Assign and maintain ECCNs, support CCATS submissions, and ensure accurate, auditable classification records.
- Export Licensing Management: Identify licensing requirements and assess eligibility for EAR exceptions and ITAR exemptions. Prepare, submit, and manage export licenses, including TAAs and MLAs. Track and enforce compliance with license provisos, conditions, and restrictions, ensuring complete and audit-ready documentation.
- End-Use, End-User, and Destination Screening: Conduct end-use, end-user, destination, and restricted-party screening. Perform embargo and sanctions checks not already screened by internal systems, evaluate red flags, and conduct diversion-risk and KYC due diligence for export transactions.
- Deemed Export & Technology Control: Manage deemed export compliance, including nationality-based access reviews, licensing determinations, and license application tracking. Develop, implement, and maintain Technology Control Plans (TCPs). Communicate license conditions, monitor access controls, and ensure compliant handling of controlled technology.
- Compliance Program Management, Regulatory Monitoring & Training: Support continuous improvement of the global export compliance program. Contribute to internal controls, audits, gap assessments, root-cause analyses, and corrective action plans. Maintain compliant export records and support updates to procedures and work instructions. Develop and deliver training on export controls, ITAR, and corporate compliance requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Advisory Support: Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, IT, and other functions to integrate export control requirements into operations. Provide practical compliance guidance to enable efficient processes while mitigating risk. Support re-export and downstream compliance with regional and global trade teams. Deliver training and day-to-day advisory support across the business.
- Process Improvement, Automation & Digital Innovation: Lead process and workflow enhancements to strengthen U.S. export compliance operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to modernize systems and streamline compliance processes.
- External Engagement & Regulatory Interface: Engage with industry peers, trade associations, and relevant U.S. government agencies to stay informed on regulatory developments and emerging best practices. Participate in industry working groups when feasible to monitor policy changes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
- Juris Doctor is a plus.
- 8+ years of U.S. export control experience with the EAR, ITAR, and U.S. sanctions.
- Proven proficiency across all U.S. export control activities referenced in the Core Responsibilities section, with hands-on experience executing classification, licensing, screening, and technology control requirements.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to interpret U.S. and other applicable trade regulations and apply those requirements to business operations, R&D activities, and technical data.
- Lead Export Control training across the company. May require some travel within U.S. and Canada.
- Support customer and government inquiries related to export compliance.
- Maintain accurate compliance records, reporting, and metrics for internal and external reviews
- Perform internal compliance assessments
- Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail in complex regulatory scenarios.
- Effective communicator with the ability to advise and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with Global Trade Management or ERP-based compliance tools.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CES, CUSECO) a plus.