Defense Export Controls Program Manager

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Join Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division as a Defense Export Controls Program Manager, leading global export controls and trade compliance for Caterpillar Defense. This role combines strategic oversight, technical expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with U.S. and U.K. regulations, particularly in support of government contracts and defense-related operations. In addition to export controls, the role may expand to support other compliance risk areas such as anti-bribery/anti-corruption, fair competition, and customs.

What You Will Do:

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Caterpillar Defense Export Compliance Program in alignment with the Enterprise Export Controls Compliance Program.
• Define and execute long-term compliance strategies that support Caterpillar’s defense business objectives.
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote awareness and accountability across the organization.

Technical Compliance & Operations

• Conduct end-use/user due diligence, including restricted party screening and military end-use assessments.
• Prepare and submit export license applications to BIS, DDTC, OFAC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and enforce Technology Control Plans, including employee training and protocol adherence.
• Oversee ECCN/USML classification of products and technologies.
• Implement tools and systems to automate and improve compliance processes.

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify and mitigate compliance risks; conduct self-assessments and support internal/external audits.
• Liaise with and support internal audit teams during export controls and other compliance-related audits.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide policy development and ensure alignment with global standards.
• Monitor and report compliance metrics to leadership using data-driven insights.
• Support additional compliance areas such as anti-bribery/anti-corruption, fair competition, and customs as needed

Global Coordination & Collaboration

• Liaise with corporate trade compliance teams and other Caterpillar divisions.
• Coordinate with international teams to ensure compliance with non-U.S. export control laws (e.g., UK, EU).
• Advise on cross-border projects, joint ventures, and technology transfers

What Skills & Experiences You Will Need:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent compliance experience). Experience with U.S. Export Control regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC). Export certifications (e.g., CUSECO, CIP, CES, ECoP).
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes
• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
• Audit and Compliance Function: Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environments.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

What Will Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of Caterpillar’s organizational structure and compliance programs
• Background in defense industry trade compliance or government contracting.
• Familiarity with UK/EU export control regulations.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Comfortable working across functions and management levels.
• Demonstrated ethical judgment and ability to lead change initiatives.
• Experience or familiarity with anti-bribery, fair competition, and customs compliance programs.

Additional Information:

• This role is based on-site, five days a week out of the Irving, TX HQ office.
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available
• International and Domestic travel up to 5%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar –

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 18, 2025 - September 29, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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