VP & AGC Global Trade Compliance

Job Description
What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable. The BAE Systems Inc. headquarters has an exciting opportunity for a senior Global Trade Compliance professional reporting to the VP & Chief Counsel (CC) Global Trade and Compliance (GTC). The VP & AGC GTC will lead the Global Trade Compliance function at BAE Systems.
This role will conduct Trade Compliance Audits and run the Company’s annual Risk Management Plan. The role will lead investigations by coordinating with the Sector Global Trade Directors in each of our sectors and their Trade Compliance Managers. The role will assist in providing strategic direction for the Department, in coordination with the Chief Counsel GTC and the VP Global Trade Licensing and Sanctions. The role will further develop our electronic tools for managing audits and disclosures.
Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Global Trade Compliance function and be a senior leader within the Global Trade organization
• Set the strategy and direction for the GTC function to ensure proactive, comprehensive audit and robust plans to address compliance problems before and after they happen
• Oversee our annual trade compliance audit program
• Conduct audits
• Oversee and assist in conducting investigations of matters of interest and drafting voluntary disclosures
• Assist with development of trade compliance policy and procedures
• Lead GTC’s continuous improvement, development and corrective action efforts
• Provide and develop training for the export/import program in conjunction with the VP GTLS
• Work closely with the CC GTC and VP GTLS to understand compliance problems as they arise in the Sectors, and formulate successful changes to our program to address compliance issues
• Participate in the Global Trade Steering Committee
• Foster cross-Sector, and cross-functions collaboration
• Directly engage with USG on compliance issues
• Manage a team of 3 direct reports and 4 indirect reports

Location: Falls Church, VA. Hybrid work environment. Must be on-site in Falls Church 3 days a week.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Juris Doctor degree with 10 years of experience
• In depth understanding of U.S. Export and Import controls including extensive experience as an Empowered Official for businesses handling ITAR and EAR controlled material.
• A general understanding of the export control regimes for other countries in which BAE Systems Inc. operates (Sweden, UK, Turkey) and/or does significant business (EU, Japan, Korea, Australia)
• Strong leadership skills and collaborative approach to problem solving
• Must be able to deliver executive level training/ presentations
• Strong written and oral communication skills to provide briefings to attorneys and Global Trade Function, as well as to senior business management personnel
• Ability to engage with the USG on compliance issues
• Secret Clearance and ability to get Top Secret Clearance
• Travel 40%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior Department of State or Department of Commerce export regulatory experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $200222 - $340378

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $200,222 - $340,378