Trade Compliance Specialist-EN

About the role

The Trade Compliance Specialist will be responsible for complying the company’s Trade Compliance program and working with the company’s Director of Trade Compliance and Legal Department. The candidate will be an integral part of the Trade Compliance team and will assist the organization with various areas of trade compliance responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and submit DDTC and BIS Export Licensing requirements
• Provide approvals on the determination and usage of BIS Exceptions and DDTC Exemptions
• Manage, audit and provide training on approved export authorizations from DDTC and/or BIS
• Work, collaborate and communicate with all levels of management and/or cross-functional departments
• Assist Program Managers, Designers, and Engineers on technical situations and developing trade compliant solutions
• Process Foreign Travel Requests, Denied Party Screenings, Visitor Approvals and Technical Data Reviews
• Experience with Product Jurisdiction, Product Classification and HTS/Schedule B for products and software
• Experience with import/export shipment transactions is desired
• Aid in audits of internal controls and procedures by examining artifacts to ensure compliant transactions
• Support external audits and/or inquiries from US governmental control agencies such as US Customs, Department of State and Department of Commerce through data gathering and corrective action execution
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the Company on trade compliance matters
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain proactive ownership and strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Trade Compliance or direct Sr. Manager

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Trade Certification, is preferred
• Minimum 3 years related work experience (e.g. export licenses and product classifications)
• Knowledge of the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• A technical background for jurisdiction and classifications in hardware and software, is preferred

Preferred Skills

• Weld experience to support the production of simulators and training systems by fabricating high-precision structural assemblies, motion platforms, and support components
• Background in import / export regulations, compliance, classifications, licensing and exemptions, commodity jurisdiction requests and Technology Control Plans
• Certified export compliance personnel, is preferred
• Ability to file Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES) is desired
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and phone etiquette

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Flexible working schedule to support business priorities. Must be able to be on video for internal and external MS Teams calls.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.