Director of Trade Compliance
FAAC Incorporated · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 mo ago
Full-time
Position Summary
Ignium is seeking an experienced Director of Trade Compliance to lead and oversee the company's global trade compliance program.
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as the company's Empowered Official and lead the corporate Trade Compliance Program.
- Manage ITAR and EAR licensing, agreements, exemptions, and regulatory submissions.
- Oversee export classifications, jurisdiction determinations, and product classifications (USML/ECCN).
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, import/export documentation, and customs broker activities.
- Develop and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Lead enterprise-wide compliance audits, monitoring activities, and corrective actions.
- Oversee enied party screening, due diligence reviews, and risk assessments.
- Partner with Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, Shipping, and HR to integrate compliance into business processes.
- Develop and deliver trade compliance training across the organization.
- Investigate potential compliance issues and prepare voluntary disclosures when necessary.
- Provide leadership and guidance to Trade Compliance personnel across subsidiary companies.
- Support integration of newly acquired businesses into the corporate compliance program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in export controls and international trade compliance.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- ITAR
- EAR
- U.S. Customs regulations
- Import/Export Compliance
- Export Licensing
- Experience preparing and managing ITAR and EAR license applications.
- Experience with DDTC DECCS, BIS SNAP-R, and CBP ACE.
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping documentation.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Must be eligible to serve as an ITAR Empowered Official.
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- ECoP ITAR and ECoP EAR certifications.
- Previous experience serving as an Empowered Official.
- Experience within the defense or aerospace industry.
- Experience with EU Dual-Use Regulations and international export compliance.
- Experience implementing enterprise compliance programs and audit frameworks.
Work Environment
Hybrid work arrangement based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Occasional domestic and international travel required. Extended periods of computer-based work. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed.