Export Compliance Officer

We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Trade Compliance Officer to join our team in a full‑time capacity. The role manages the export compliance process, ensuring adherence to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations), processing routine import and export shipments, maintaining records, and managing export licenses.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with the PCC Code of Conduct, requirements, and Export Compliance corporate policies.
• Process routine export shipments in compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Determine export classification and identify license requirements.
• Collaborate with customer‑facing functional areas to secure appropriate export authorizations and obtain required documentation for license applications.
• Work with senior trade compliance staff to prepare and submit export license applications.
• Maintain accurate records for export transactions in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in managing export licenses and reviewing outbound shipments for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure consistent adherence to export procedures across the organization.
• Review and evaluate shipping documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Assist with procedure maintenance, management of approved licenses, and internal compliance checks.
• Advise the General Manager/upper management on trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.
• Perform internal verifications of trade compliance documentation and practices, including regular reviews of transactional documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments—including logistics, legal, and shipping—to ensure smooth and compliant trade operations.
• Support the preparation of reports and audits related to trade compliance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, associate’s degree, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with ITAR and EAR regulated goods and trade‑compliance procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other export/import regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential compliance issues.
• Experience managing export licenses and reviewing export documentation for accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with compliance software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills (Preferred)

• Experience managing export and import compliance for a wide range of goods and industries.
• Experience with routine import shipment processing.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.

Compensation

Competitive salary, based on experience.

This position is subject to ITAR, which requires U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee) or eligibility to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.