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Lumentum · 1 week ago

U.S. Export Control Manager

positionUSA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$109K/yr - $155K/yr
date10+ years exp

Lumentum is a company committed to passion and customer focus, and they are seeking an experienced Senior U.S. Export Control Specialist to support U.S. export operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. export controls, managing export licensing, and overseeing regulatory screening while balancing business enablement with risk mitigation.

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Responsibilities

Determine and document export jurisdiction and classification for hardware and technology under the EAR and ITAR
Perform de minimis and FDP analyses; evaluate applicability of EAR license exceptions; conduct complex classification and jurisdiction assessments
Assign and maintain ECCNs, support CCATS submissions, and ensure accurate, auditable classification records
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
Conduct end-use, end-user, destination, and restricted-party screening
Perform embargo and sanctions checks, evaluate red flags, and conduct diversion-risk and KYC due diligence for export transactions
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
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
Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, IT, and other functions to integrate export control requirements into operations
Provide practical compliance guidance to enable efficient global activities 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
Lead process and workflow enhancements to strengthen U.S. export compliance operations
Evaluate and implement automation, digital tools, and AI-driven solutions to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally to modernize systems and streamline compliance processes
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, monitor policy changes, and provide feedback to regulators when appropriate
Represent Lumentum in external export control forums to support proactive compliance and strategic alignment with regulatory trends

Qualification

U.S. export control complianceEARITAR knowledgeExport licensing managementGlobal Trade Management toolsProfessional certificationsAnalytical skillsEffective communicationAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; Master's or JD preferred
10+ years of U.S. export control compliance 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 complex classification, licensing, screening, and technology control requirements
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

Preferred

Experience with Global Trade Management or ERP-based compliance tools preferred
Professional certifications (e.g., CES, CUSECO) a plus

Benefits

Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits

Company

Lumentum

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Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Milpitas, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.lumentum.com/en

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (11)
2024 (11)
2023 (14)
2022 (34)
2021 (25)
2020 (31)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.67B
2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2023-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $525M
2022-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $750M

Leadership Team

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Wajid Ali
Executive Vice President and CFO
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Misha Rozenberg
Executive Vice President of Operations and Quality
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