Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Export Compliance Program Manager will monitor trade compliance regulations and will implement trade compliance controls that would reduce trade compliance risks to Western Digital.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Export Compliance Risk Assurance Program; KPI development and reporting.
• Manage the POS quarterly data review, data analysis, risk assessment, risk mitigation.
• Provide support for the Federal Business & ITAR programs; draft and manage export compliance Policies and SOPs. Draft Commodity Jurisdiction requests.
• Monitor EMEA Export Compliance regulatory updates and implements controls and guidelines.
• Manage UK and EU export Licenses; implement anti-diversion risk controls.
• End User/End Use controls: Screening and resolution.
• Serve as GTC training and reporting Liaison, including but not limited to E&C activity and tracking (Onboarding, CAM, etc.). Manage the “Know Your Customer” annual training program & track completions.
• Support SRTC & NDA export compliance escalations
• SNOW lead
• Draft and implement various GTC policies, policy-based guidelines, SOPs, desk instructions.
• Deemed Exports process owner - process management, training for GTO and HR and procurement.
• GTC central project liaison - a focal point to track and ensure export compliance projects timeliness and accountability. Manage GTC project tracker and ensure progress is being and updates are dully tracked.
• OneDrive Trade Recordkeeping repository/system owner
• E-visit escalation/resolution point of contact for GTO (GTC mailbox)
• Government/military end-user/user controls design, implementation, monitoring
• Provide support to the global trade operations team in their set-up and continuous improvement of Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM)
• Work with various stakeholders such as global trade operations, procurement, supply chain and logistics, product development, engineering, and sales, to understand WD products, end use and end users and to develop solutions to mitigate related risks.
• Entity List program support and sanctions controls support

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• BS/BA degree required; graduate degree preferred; CUSECO preferred.
• 8+ years of direct export compliance experience, preferably with semiconductor or technology industry.
• Solid understanding of the U.S. Semiconductor manufacturing controls and Supercomputer controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US export controls and sanctions with direct experience dealing with listed parties.
• Solid knowledge on EU and UK export controls.
• Experience with the newly implemented US and EU sanctions for Russia and Belarus.
• Proven experience with export classification of technology, software, and hardware, including but not limited to category 5, Part 2 (encryption) and category 3.
• Experience with export licensing, use of license exceptions, compliance agreements & assurances (EUCs etc.)
• Experience conducting trade compliance risk assessments.
• Oracle GTM proficiency is highly desired, Salesforce and Model N a plus; tech savvy and comfortable dealing with systems and utilizing technology to address compliance needs; can design processes and systematic controls.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to detect trade compliance risks and vulnerabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical details to various stakeholders; able to quickly adjust priorities to meet business needs.
• Critical thinking, diligence, excellent problem solving and record retention skills; ability to work successfully in a global, cross-functional, multi-cultural team environment.
• Ability to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies.
• Ability to make good decisions based on sound judgement, able to work independently with little supervision.
• Skilled in MS Office suite of products (including MS Teams), productivity and collaboration applications such as SharePoint, Box, Webex,

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.