Trade Compliance Lead - ITAR / Empowered Official

• Experience with ITAR
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry
• Experience with licensing
• Experience as an Empowered Official

• The Lead, Trade Compliance, will be responsible for Trade Compliance matters within the Tactical Communications (TCOM) Systems Sector of the Communication Systems (CS) segment.
• This role will support enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures.
• The role will coordinate with the Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic Directorates to ensure the development and execution of compliant business solutions.
• This includes but is not limited to advising on the interpretation of USG trade laws/regulations for export approvals, training content, and requirements for the appropriate action and required documentation for the physical export and/or import of all commodities. 
• This position must coordinate closely with other stakeholders in the pursuit of international sales opportunities. 
• This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Trade Compliance

• Review and approve all DoS license applications for the business prior to submission
• Review and approve ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions
• Coordinate with product management and technical trade to ensure the sector is providing the USG the necessary details related to our licensable products
• Manage and track all DoS license approvals
• Provide TC guidance to other team members and the business
• Provide recordkeeping of export licenses and provide budgetary numbers to accounting
• Author DSP-5 Tech Data Letters for electronic exports
• Review and approve all new consultants, distributors, representative agreements
• Participating in Insider Threat Program Panel
• Prepares, reviews, and manages export authorizations and records
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Support and maintain a collaborative, transparent and positive culture within both the TCOM sector.
• Keen judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and perform duties with minimum supervision or direction while remaining a team player
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Minimum 5 experience with U.S. trade sanctions program to include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Ability to interpret USG laws/regulations and assess risk management aspects
• Experience with OCR EASE
• Must possess excellent communications skills
• Team player, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities
• Communicate effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) 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
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and tasks assigned

• Full MS WORD Resume
• Required compensation
• Contact information
• Availability
   

Salary : $106,000 - $160,000