Compliance specialist [h1.location_city]

Job Description

About this Position

The Mercury Trade Compliance department is an important piece of the international business execution. As part of the team, candidates will be part of a distributed team of trade compliance professionals strategically located throughout Mercury's organization in order to partner with all business functions in a manner that achieves the highest standards of regulatory compliance and the individual objectives of the business. The Trade Compliance department consistently works with Mercury business teams to implement the compliance program, determine risks associated with international commerce, and business operations.

Essential Functions

• Understand export regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) with the ability to quickly locate and interpret requirements to provide solutions to issues in creative and effective ways.
• Perform classification determinations (ITAR, EAR, HTS, and Schedule B).
• Interpret export regulations to determine appropriate export authorizations and ability to complete (draft, submit, validate) applicable authorizations accurately, consistently & autonomously, including training appropriate business personnel of approved scope.
• Work with and / or review / coach other team members in the drafting of export authorizations.
• Proficient and consistent application of reviewing & approving transactions in accordance with existing export authorizations.
• Work with established Customs Broker(s) to assist with the clearance of imported goods by interacting with appropriate business functions to ensure compliance with U.S. import laws.
• Work with senior personnel in the review and investigation of incidents and escapes to resolve compliance matters.
• Understand the interrelationships of different business functional disciplines and the applicable touch points with Trade Compliance.
• Proficient understanding and compliance with departmental standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills

Location : This position is Hybrid and candidate must be in commutable distance to our Phoenix, AZ location.

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about what it's like working at Mercury, visit the or find answers to general questions at Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.