Empowered Official (Hybrid)

About the role

The Senior Manager or Principal Attorney - Global Trade Compliance will support the Global Trade Compliance team. The position focuses on compliance reviews, internal investigations, and regulatory disclosures related to U.S. export and import requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews to assess adherence to U.S. export and import regulations.
• Support internal investigations involving potential trade compliance issues.
• Research applicable regulations and analyze compliance matters to develop findings.
• Conduct interviews and prepare written summaries related to investigations.
• Draft voluntary disclosures and correspondence to U.S. Government agencies.
• Provide guidance regarding compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Support compliance data calls, reporting requirements, recordkeeping, and file management.
• Participate in working groups and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aid in the development and implementation of trade compliance processes, procedures, and training.
• Work collaboratively across business units, programs, and functional teams.
• Perform additional compliance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience serving as an Empowered Official within the defense industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export and import laws, including ITAR and EAR.
• Experience conducting or supporting export compliance investigations.
• Experience preparing and managing voluntary disclosures.
• Experience working with OCR EMS export management software.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a highly matrixed team environment.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple assignments.
• Strong judgment and ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and applicable federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of export control experience, including investigations.
• Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of export control experience, including investigations.
• Juris Doctor (JD) with at least 4 years of experience in export compliance investigations.

Preferred Experience

• 4-5+ years of experience as an Empowered Official.
• Demonstrated experience managing voluntary disclosures involving both ITAR and EAR.
• Prior trade compliance experience within the defense or aerospace industry.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k