Director, Trade Compliance & Government Security

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About the role

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for Mott Corporation’s compliance program for facilities controlled under EAR and ITAR. This position will manage export compliance processes, licensing, recordkeeping, and import compliance, coordinate with various stakeholders, and maintain due diligence to mitigate risk. Candidates are expected to have deep knowledge of trade compliance and a proven track record of excelling in fast-paced environments. The role may also include administration of government grants and contracts, so familiarity with those subjects is preferred.

Company

Mott is a technology-driven, high-precision filtration and flow-control company trusted by leading brands in medicine, computing power, clean energy, process industries, and space exploration. Our products are used in lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars. Established in 1959 and headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut (90 miles from NYC and Boston), Mott is part of the IDEX family and has more than doubled in size over the last five years, with significant expansion planned for the next five years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain processes to ensure conformity with U.S. export and import regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and U.S. Customs, with a focus on semiconductor, space, and defense products.
• Determine appropriate jurisdiction, review Harmonized Tariff and Schedule B codes, ECCN, ITAR classifications, and country-of-origin determinations; maintain justification records.
• Oversee activities with U.S. Customs Brokers and freight forwarders, including audits and verification of import documents for delayed shipments.
• Investigate possible export or import violations and conduct post-entry corrections.

Expected Performance Outcomes

• Ensure 100% compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements for product classification.
• Provide 24-hour turnaround for new product jurisdiction classification for commercial and defense-related items.
• Identify opportunities for tariff drawback and implement solutions to realize savings in 2025.
• Collaborate with compliance experts across IDEX to leverage best practices.

Requirements

• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree or 10 years of related export and import experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of export and import compliance experience with progressively complex responsibilities.
• Experience with ITAR, EAR, Customs regulations, licensing, government contracting, and international trade compliance (e.g., FCPA, Anti-boycott, OFAC).
• US Customs Broker License preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/ITAR, U.S. Customs entry procedures, SNAP-R and DTRADE licensing applications, and tariff mitigation programs (e.g., exclusions, duty drawback).

Major Challenges

• Manage compliance for a wide range of products across diverse applications and markets.
• Respond proactively in an evolving regulatory environment and fast-paced business.
• Update trade compliance processes to align with changing requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to secure required licensing.
• Prioritize projects based on business needs.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $112,700.00 - $169,100.00, depending on experience. This position may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan.

Benefits

Our comprehensive U.S. benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional benefits and rewards (see our career page for details).