Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

Job Description

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Legal - Other Legal

Job Details

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager will be responsible for all Trade Compliance matters and manage all Trade Compliance teams within the Tactical Communications Sector of the Communication Systems (CS) segment. This role will oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the trade compliance team to accomplish all assigned responsibilities. Coordinate with the Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic Directorates to ensure the development and execution of compliant business solutions. This includes but 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 Global Trade Compliance Segment Director of Communication Systems. Leading a team of 15, this role is on-site located in Rochester, NY.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise sector trade compliance team
• Communicate trade requirements and status updates to division leadership and sector president
• Implements corporate trade compliance policies and procedures
• Develop effective trade compliance requirements across the Sector, act as Empowered Official on behalf of the Sector, anticipate/proactively assess compliance posture
• Prepares, reviews, and manages export authorizations and records
• Support and maintain a collaborative, transparent and positive culture within the TCOM sector.
• Work directly with leadership from Business Development, Program Management, Operations, Finance, Order Management, Product Line Management, Engineering and other key functions to ensure Trade Compliance strategy is built into critical business pursuits and to support business needs. Continuously improve the team’s procedures to ensure critical revenue licenses are completed in satisfaction of the Segment’s and Sector’s financial objectives.
• Ensure the timely, accurate and successful completion of all investigations and compliant reporting of all violations of USG trade laws/regulations.
• Support Compliance Assistance Visits and compliance audits to assess compliance posture
• 20% travel domestically
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 12 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a high performing team.
• 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)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to interpret USG laws/regulations and assess risk management aspects
• Experience with OCR EASE
• Must possess excellent communications skills
• Previous assignment in military operational and/or policy positions
• Technical background
• Background in the Foreign Military Sales program
• Team player, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities
• Strong people leadership skills; Encourages team contributions and team members to support each other.
• 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
• Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and procedures assignments within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and tasks assigned.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $103,000 - $191,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Our company also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

ITAR

ITAR licensing

OCR EASE

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $105,000 to $190,000

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

10+ to 15 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Screening Questions

Do you have experience with ITAR?

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have Trade Compliance experience with licensing, ITAR, OCR EASE, and management experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Why we're a great company

• 9/80 schedule - every other Friday off
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Health benefits start on day 1
• Tuition reimbursement