Principal Trade Compliance Specialist - REMOTE

Title: Principal Compliance Specialist - Empowered Official

Location: Falls Church, VA

Pay Range: $73-83 hourly

Duration: 4 months temp-to-hire

OT Expected

No C2C or Staffing Partnership

Can be FULL REMOTE for non local candidates but prefers somebody who can work hybrid in the office 3 days a week

Prefers somebody who has recent experience working in the defense/aerospace industry

SUMMARY

• This is a Senior Manager or Principal Attorney position supporting the Global Trade Compliance (ITC) team in reviews of our client's. businesses to measure compliance with export and import regulations.
• This position also supports the investigation of matters of interest and preparation of disclosures related to instances of non-compliance.
• This position requires advanced experience as an trade compliance professional, an understanding of how a trade compliance function supports the business, programs and functions, strong writing and communication skills, a high level of organization and follow up skills, the ability to complete detail oriented tasks and to work independently and within a team environment.
• Experienced empowered official who is an expert in compliance with US export and import laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Assists with internal investigations and prepares draft disclosures, including analysis of issues and development of findings; conducts interviews, develops written summaries, researches regulations, prepares draft correspondence to US Government agencies.
• Assists with assigned compliance tasks, data calls, reporting requirements, record keeping and file management, working groups, continuous improvement projects, process and procedure development, and training. Additional duties as assigned

• Skills Required:
• Experience working as an Empowered Official in the defense industry
• Experience working in OCR EMS export management software

Experience Required:

Team player, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities and to communicate effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization

• Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and procedures within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and tasks assigned under delegation
• Working effectively in a heavily matrixed environment
• Accept additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• US Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or other person who meets the requirements of ITAR 22 C.F.R. §120.62)
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience in export control including investigation
• Master’s Degree in export control, including investigations, and 6 years of experience, JD and 4 years of experience in export compliance investigations.
• Preferred: Preferring a candidate with 4-5 years of experience as an empowered official managing voluntary disclosures connected to both the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

A global defense and aerospace leader delivering advanced technologies that support national security, strengthen critical infrastructure, and protect those who serve.