Mid-Level Trade Control Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives trade control strategies to enable business execution.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with business partners and peers.
• Supports development, implementation and administration of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export licenses throughout the export life cycle.
• Defines, develops, and implements export control processes and solutions.
• Interprets and applies U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to company export activities, including CFR 15 (EAR), CFR 22 (ITAR).
• Identifies trade compliance risks, escalates findings as appropriate, and develops mitigation plans.
• Prepares and submits export license applications through systems such as SNAP-R and DECCS.
• Provides training, guidance, and technical expertise to internal stakeholders on trade compliance requirements.
• Acts as company liaison with government agencies.
• Categorizes goods, services, and technology under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), applicable EAR Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) or ITAR category.
• Conducts regular audits of Trade Compliance systems and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively across all levels of management and external organizations.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, legal studies or related field; 3+ years of experience in export compliance, global trade compliance, or a related field (e.g. Program Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Logistics); Experience with U.S. export laws and regulations (Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Office of Foreign Assets Control); Experience participating in compliance assessment activities supporting global trade controls matters; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• PREFERRED Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Trade Compliance industry specific training, e.g., ITAR, BIS, Export Controls, etc.; Experience in export compliance or international trade; Experience with export licensing procedures for controlled goods and technology; Experience applying Export Classifications to goods, technology, and services; Background in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry a plus; Project management experience; Experience writing trade control authorities / export licensing.