Sr. Export Compliance Specialist (USI7)

SUMMARY: The Senior Export Compliance Specialist enhances VSE Aviation’s Trade Compliance Program by executing advanced export control assessments, complex classifications, and regulatory analysis. Serving as a subject matter expert in the EAR, and global export requirements, this role exercises greater regulatory judgment and autonomy than the Compliance Specialist.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct advanced Sales Order compliance reviews, including detailed restricted party screening, red flag assessment, sensitive country evaluation, and resolution of routine compliance concerns with minimal oversight.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve export data discrepancies by proactively coordinating with internal teams and customers to ensure shipment readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and validate all export documentation, including AES filings, commercial invoices, SLIs, and other controlled documents to ensure regulatory accuracy and prevent compliance gaps.
• Perform detailed ECCN and Schedule B classifications using product specifications, engineering data, and regulatory resources; propose corrections and maintain classification accuracy within applicable systems.
• Independently assess and resolve standard red flag indicators and escalate only complex or high risk concerns to management with recommended actions.
• Apply advanced working knowledge of the EAR in daily decision making, including an analysis of licensing requirements, end use/end user determinations, and export jurisdiction considerations.
• Support compliance audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior team members and assist with training.
• Develop proficiency in preparing and administering export license applications, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Bachelor’s degree
  • OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree
• 4 year of relevant/technical work experience
• An understanding of Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Familiarity with international shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and export licenses; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff codes, Schedule B and nomenclature, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and license data. 
• Sincere interest in field of Import / Export operations and its strategic impact on global success. 
• Ability and desire to learn - growth mindset. 
• Strong planning, organization, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills. 
• The ability to effectively handle time critical issues and meet goals despite unexpected setbacks, obstacles, or time constraints. 
• Proficiency using various software, mainly ACE, AES Direct, SIGMA360, SNAP-R, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook.
• U.S. Citizen.

OTHER:

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.