Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to join our team in Kirkland, WA.
If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has been awarded as one of Washington’s Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively, please read on!
JOB SUMMARY
This role is crucial for ensuring that the company’s operations involving the export of aerospace products, services, technical data, and defense articles fully comply with global regulations. Employees in this position will either possess or acquire in-depth knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the regulations enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). They will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in navigating the complexities of exporting within the highly regulated aerospace and defense sectors, ensuring that compliance is maintained without disrupting the organization’s processes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Export Compliance Program Leadership:
Regulatory Guidance:
Provide authoritative guidance on ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable export controls to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance across all products, technology, and services.
Procedure Development:
Assist in creating and implementing procedures, instructions, and compliance tools to achieve full adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other relevant export controls.
Operational Support:
License Management:
Assist export personnel in managing export licenses, agreements, commodity jurisdictions (CJ), product classifications, and exemptions/exceptions for international business activities.
License Review:
Contract Compliance:
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and supply chain, to ensure a cohesive export compliance posture.
Training and Awareness:
Audit and Risk Management:
Government Interaction:
Regulatory Monitoring:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in trade compliance within the aerospace and defense industry with significant exposure to government contracts.
Expert knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other global export control regulations with a demonstrated ability to interpret and navigate complex regulatory requirements.
Currently or previously designated an Empowered Official.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a global compliance program.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with government agencies.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities as well as acute attention to detail.
Professional export compliance certifications (e.g., CUSECO, CCEP) are preferred.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Competencies:
Compliance Learning:
- Quickly grasps compliance terms and industry-specific language; adept at acquiring new skills and knowledge relevant to the industry, company, product, and regulatory environment.
Critical Thinking:
- Applies logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses in alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to complex compliance-related problems.
Decision Quality:
- Makes sound decisions based on a balanced mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment; consistently provides accurate solutions and advice, recognized for reliable decision-making.
Deductive Reasoning:
- Applies general rules and regulations to specific compliance challenges, producing logical and effective answers.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance:
- Uses relevant data and personal judgment to assess whether events or processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Interpersonal Savvy:
- Builds effective relationships at all levels within and outside the organization; adept at using diplomacy and tact to navigate high-tension situations and foster positive interactions.
Judgment and Decision Making:
- Evaluates the relative costs and benefits of potential actions, selecting the most appropriate and compliant path forward.
Inductive Reasoning:
- Combines disparate pieces of information to form coherent general rules or conclusions, identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Perseverance:
- Approaches all tasks with energy, drive, and determination; remains committed to seeing projects through to completion, even in the face of obstacles.
Planning Accurately:
- Effectively scopes out the length and complexity of tasks and projects; sets clear objectives, breaks down work into manageable steps, develops schedules, and assigns tasks; anticipates potential problems and adjusts plans accordingly; evaluates outcomes against goals.
Providing Consultation and Advice:
- Offers expert guidance and advice on technical, systems, or process-related topics, supporting management and other groups in making informed decisions.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.
Base salary range is $132,983 - $199,474 per year.
Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.
Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:
Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year
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