[Hiring] Export Compliance Senior Specialist @Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Export Compliance Senior Specialist to join the Export Compliance & Policies Licensing team. In this role, you will apply your expertise in ITAR and EAR regulations to support licensing activities and provide guidance across Keysight’s global operations.

• Manage export licensing requirements for hardware, software, technical data, and services.
• Partner closely with business teams to enable compliant and efficient international transactions.
• Requires a strong understanding of U.S. export regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• This is a remote position requiring effective collaboration across a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage export license and agreement authorizations (ITAR/EAR), including exemptions and exceptions.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on export compliance requirements across the full product lifecycle (R&D, pre-sales, sales, and post-sales).
• Partner cross-functionally (engineering, legal, supply chain, HR, operations) to proactively assess licensing requirements and ensure compliance.
• Review and approve export transactions, providing guidance to ensure proper classification, use of authorizations, and compliance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support development and continuous improvement of export compliance policies, procedures, and tools.
• Collaborate with global compliance teams to ensure consistent application of regulatory requirements across regions.
• Contribute to compliance projects focused on process optimization, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Engage with U.S. Government agencies.
• Provide training and support development of export compliance training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in export compliance, with direct hands-on experience in ITAR and EAR licensing.
• Proven ability to independently prepare and manage export authorizations (e.g., DSP-5, DSP-73, Technical Assistance Agreements, BIS licenses).
• Strong understanding of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR and EAR), with demonstrated ability to apply regulatory requirements across multiple stages of the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience operating within export compliance policies in a complex regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly translate regulatory requirements for non-expert stakeholders.
• Ability to provide guidance and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across a global organization.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and work ethic.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to US Export Controls and will require a US Person for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Empowered Official experience.
• Experience interacting with U.S. Government agencies (e.g., DoS, DoC).
• Experience supporting compliance program development, process improvement, or audit activities.

Salary Range

• Colorado, TX Pay Range: MIN $109,030.00, MIDPOINT $145,370.00, MAX $181,720.00.
• California Pay Range: MIN $117,750.00, MIDPOINT $145,370.00, MAX $181,720.00.
• Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision.
• Health Savings Account.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance.
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Discounts, Perks.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan).

Company Description

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries.