Director, Trade and Export Controls

Position Summary

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Electronics’ U.S. Public Affairs office is located a short distance from the Capitol complex, and this position would be based in Washington, D.C. with potential travel to California, Texas, and Korea. Want to advance the world’s technology with us?

The Trade and Export Controls Director will play a leadership role in the implementation and refinement of Samsung’s semiconductor businesses’ trade and export control strategy designed to enhance the company’s broader policy and operations portfolio. This position will require technical regulatory expertise in export control and trade policy to help research, develop, implement, and sustain the strategy and resulting actions in close partnership with Samsung’s headquarters in Korea, and U.S. and international subsidiaries. 

This director will help develop, navigate and guide engagement strategy with various federal agencies and key stakeholders on Capitol Hill, serving as an internal consultant to U.S. subsidiaries with their engagement initiatives. Ensuring beneficial trade and export control outcomes for Samsung’s semiconductor business units is the top priority. They will lead regular outreach to key trade related agencies, the White House and congressional committees. This person will help the company with best practices within this sector and be a subject matter expert who will help develop and implement regulatory and legislative strategy. They will help with communication efforts to third parties, institutions, government agencies, and internal communication efforts.

This position will report to the VP for Public Affairs and Head of Semiconductor Policy and will be based in the U.S. Public Affairs office in Washington, DC.

What You’ll Do

The Trade and Export Controls Director will:

• Advise, support, and cultivate Samsung’s export control and trade capabilities and acumen. Regulatory experience is a must.

• Assist Samsung with regard to all U.S. semiconductor export control licensing matters, including liaison among Samsung headquarters, Samsung U.S. operations, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and other involved agencies.

• Promote strong Samsung corporate compliance policies with respect to U.S. export controls and sanctions, working with the appropriate legal and compliance personnel at Samsung headquarters and U.S. operations.

• Monitor and report internally regarding U.S. export control and sanctions policy developments affecting Samsung, including congressional and executive developments.  Engage with U.S. Executive and Legislative Branch officials in furtherance of Samsung’s export controls and sanctions policy priorities.

• Monitor U.S. international trade policy developments, such as tariffs and market access developments, and engage as appropriate with relevant policy makers at the U.S. Commerce Department, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and other agencies, as well as with Legislative branch officials.

• Assist as needed with other U.S. international policy issues affecting Samsung business interests, such as CFIUS, outbound investment, and Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) policy matters.

• Research, benchmark, and identify semiconductor industry approaches towards trade and economic security matters.

• Assist Samsung with its implementation of CHIPS Act commitments and requirements, including liaising between Samsung headquarters, Samsung U.S. operations, and the CHIPS Program Office at the Department of Commerce.

• Advise Samsung regarding policy issues relating to CHIPS Act and engage with U.S. Executive and Legislative Branch officials to promote Samsung’s CHIPS strategy.

• Effectively educate and advocate with policymakers, including Administration officials, Members of Congress, and foreign government officials reg