12+ years of progressive experience in U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and certifications in export control/sanctions preferred
Deep technical expertise in U.S. export control regulations
Strong strategic program management and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with trade compliance technologies and automation tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement regional strategies aligned with global trade compliance objectives
Monitor and mitigate region-specific regulatory risks
Advise regional business units on regulatory constraints
Collaborate with Sales, R&D, and Operations to balance risk and opportunity
Partner with Due Diligence and Classification teams for accurate classifications
Oversee licensing activities: applications, renewals, and reporting
Build strategic relationships with regional authorities
Benefits
NXP offers reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals
Recognition as a subject matter expert in the global compliance community
Opportunity to influence and set strategic direction within the region
Access to advanced industry technologies and compliance automation tools
Engagement in high-impact regulatory interactions and audits
Full Job Description
Role Summary
This role leads Export Control & Sanctions compliance for the AMEC region. You act as the regional decision‑maker, fully accountable for regulatory interpretation and compliance outcomes. You ensure consistent, defensible application of U.S. and international regulations while enabling the business to operate in a complex geopolitical environment.
Location:Austin, Texas (hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
Act as theprimarydecision‑makerfor Export Control & Sanctions matters in the AMEC region
Serve as themain interface to the business, providing clear and actionable guidance
Own high‑risk cases, exceptions, and regulator interactions
Ensure consistent and defensible interpretation of U.S. EAR / BIS requirements
Decide routine cases and escalate only complex, cross‑regional, or high‑risk situationsOperating Model & Collaboration
Decision authority:You ownregulatory interpretation and final decisions, and are accountable to the business and authorities
Infrastructure & Strategy teams:Define policies, processes, tooling, and geopolitical direction — you align and provide input based on regional reality
Operations teams (incl. KL):Prepare and execute cases — you provide decisions on escalations and ensure consistent application of rules
Regional peers:Align on interpretation, ensure global consistency, and escalate only in case of conflict or enterprise risk
Requirements
10–15+ years of experience in Export Controls and Sanctions
Strong expertise inU.S. EAR / BIS
Proven experience making decisions in complex, high‑risk environments
Ability to operate as a senior business partner and decision authority
Strong judgment and stakeholder management
What You Get
Clear decision authority and regional accountability
Direct impact on business decisions and risk outcomes
Interaction with senior stakeholders and regulators
Role in a scalable global trade compliance operating model
Benefits (US)
Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
Parental leave
Tuition support
Disability insurance
About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a Dutch semiconductor manufacturer with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The company employs approximately 31,000 people in more than 35 countries, including 11,200 engineers in 33 countries. NXP reported revenue of $8.88 billion in 2020. The company's products are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. NXP is the co-inventor of near field communication (NFC) technology along with Sony and supplies NFC chip sets that enable mobile payments, as well as secure access to cars and buildings.
