Trade Compliance Manager

About the role

The Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for coordinating the company’s requirements pertaining to the company’s export licensing and compliance requirements, including the ongoing development, implementation, execution (including training and auditing) and oversight of the company’s export compliance program to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the company’s requirements pertaining to the company’s export licensing and compliance requirements.
• Develop and program manage William International’s export compliance program.
• Conduct internal compliance training as well as general export awareness training to all relevant employees.
• Provide expert advice and guidance concerning the requirements and obligations of export defense articles, technical data, defense services under the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and military, commercial, dual use items and military items transferred to the Export Administrations Regulations (EAR).
• Provide expert advice regarding shipments and compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Provide expert advice regarding countries, entities and individuals the subject of OFAC restrictions.
• Serve as the Williams International “empowered official” for ITAR licensing and exemptions to include making the required ITAR certifications to the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) by signing export licenses and technical assistance agreements.
• Investigate any aspect of a proposed export or temporary export (e.g. information related to proposals, contracts, purchase orders, presentations and product development) to verify the legality of any transactions and the accuracy of the information to be submitted.
• Prepare and administer any necessary license applications and agreements requiring USG approval for the export of technical data, hardware, services and coordination of potential imports as well as liaison with U.S. Government officials as necessary.
• ITAR licensing (preparation, submission, implementation of approval) and compliance EAR licensing (preparation, submission, implementation of approval) and compliance EAR compliance (determination of licensing obligations, use of license exceptions and classification of commodities).
• Maintain an Export and Import Control Database and Tracking system for management of licenses, agreements, correspondence and training.
• Conduct and participate in internal export compliance audits on a periodic basis.
• Investigate all matters of potential non-compliance, coordinate a report of findings with senior management and prepare voluntary disclosures, in coordination with outside advisors/counsel, as directed.
• Direct corrective actions as necessary to follow compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years’ related work experience directly in positions responsible for ITAR, EAR export licensing and compliance and FTR compliance.
• Background in export/import regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR. OFAC), Export Control Reform, Compliance programs, Export jurisdiction and classifications self-classification, export licensing and license exemptions/exceptions, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Commodity Jurisdiction requests. Commodity Classification Requests, Technology Control Plans and the shipping process.
• U.S. Department of State (DOS) and/or U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) experience desired.
• Demonstration of: Strong writing, communication, training and research skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide array of projects.
• Sound judgement, professional demeanor, good work ethic and business acumen.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills – with Project a plus.
• Working knowledge of EAR export licensing and compliance required.
• Familiarity With Other US Export Regulatory Requirements, required (OFAC, ANTIBOYCOTT, BATFE, FCPA).
• Experience with managing government contracts subject to ITAR compliance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed.

Skills

• Strong writing, communication, training and research skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide array of projects.
• Sound judgement, professional demeanor, good work ethic and business acumen.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills – with Project a plus.
• Working knowledge of EAR export licensing and compliance required.
• Familiarity With Other US Export Regulatory Requirements, required (OFAC, ANTIBOYCOTT, BATFE, FCPA).
• Experience with managing government contracts subject to ITAR compliance.

Benefits

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.