Trade Compliance Administrator

Trade Compliance Administrator | Aerospace & Defense

Location: Columbus, Mississippi

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000

Employment Type: Full Time

SUPPORT THE MISSION BEHIND ADVANCED DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY

Join a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer supporting mission critical programs, advanced manufacturing, and sophisticated defense systems used in demanding operational environments.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance Administrator to help protect the organization, its customers, and critical programs by ensuring every international shipment, technical data transfer, and export activity meets applicable regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with engineering, supply chain, contracts, and program management, serving as a trusted internal resource for ITAR, EAR, OFAC, customs, licensing, classification, and export documentation.

What You Will Do

• Administer export and trade compliance activities in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs requirements, and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations
• Classify products, components, software, and technical data under applicable EAR and ITAR requirements
• Support the determination and maintenance of Export Control Classification Numbers, U.S. Munitions List categories, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications
• Prepare and review export documentation, including commercial invoices, Electronic Export Information filings, bills of lading, and certificates of origin
• Coordinate export license applications, track approvals, and monitor all license conditions and provisos
• Conduct restricted party and denied party screenings and escalate potential compliance concerns
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, contracts, shipping, and program management to ensure compliant domestic and international transactions
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit ready trade compliance records
• Support internal reviews, external audits, government inquiries, and corrective actions
• Provide guidance and training to employees regarding export controls, controlled technical data, shipment requirements, and compliance responsibilities
• Identify potential regulatory risks and implement practical controls to reduce exposure
• Maintain required records in accordance with applicable regulatory retention requirements
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in export compliance, customs administration, international trade compliance, or a related function
• Experience within aerospace, defense, government contracting, or advanced manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations
• One of the following required certifications:
• Export Customs Specialist Certificate
• Export Specialist Certificate
• Experience preparing and reviewing international shipping and export documentation
• Experience with product, component, or technical data classification
• Proficiency with ERP systems and export compliance software
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, highly regulated environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with technical, operational, and business teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense contracts, military programs, or controlled technical data
• Familiarity with HTS classification, export licensing, license provisos, and restricted party screening
• Experience supporting government audits, internal investigations, corrective actions, or voluntary disclosures
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
  
  

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Join an expanding aerospace and defense operation supporting advanced, mission critical programs
• Work directly with engineering, contracts, supply chain, program management, and senior leadership
• Gain broad exposure across ITAR, EAR, OFAC, customs, licensing, classification, and international shipping
• Take ownership of compliance activities that directly protect customer commitments and program execution
• Build your career within a technically advanced and highly regulated manufacturing environment
  
  

This position is ideal for a trade compliance professional who combines regulatory knowledge, sound judgment, operational discipline, and the confidence to advise cross functional teams.