Sr Manager Trade Compliance

The Sr. Manager of Trade Compliance reviews, analyzes, and approves all export actions to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as they apply to operations within Alutiiq, LLC, its subsidiaries, and their operating units. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing, implementing, reviewing, distributing, and updating the Corporate Export Compliance program documentation.  The position will also train colleagues on applicable export compliance related processes, procedures, and policies. The Sr Manager of Trade Compliance will review documents regarding export control policies, regulations, and U.S. Laws.  They will provide analysis of export control requirements and considerations for various Alutiiq, LLC programs in support of our varied customer requirements.  The position will also determine jurisdiction and classifications of hardware, software, and other technologies and materials.  The position will require experience with ITAR and EAR program management within a Federal Government contractor, including, but not limited to export authorizations, export documentation, and other related export compliance functions.

The Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance must be able to work under minimal day-to-day supervision and achieve the required result.  They must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to managing each activity and must communicate in a professional and effective manner with senior officials, coworkers, and outside agencies. This position will work closely with leaders across subsidiaries and at the corporate level to ensure trade compliance programs are developed and executed across all of Alutiiq, LLC. A high degree of flexibility with the ability to respond to changing priorities is important.

The Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance will also serve as the Empowered Official for Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries. 

• Oversees export compliance-related activities necessary to ensure exports of technology are conducted with reasonable care (e.g. export documentation review/audit and the export classification process).
• Interprets, applies, and complies with Export Administration Regulations, U.S Customs Regulations, Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations and other applicable government agency requirements for export of goods, technology and software.
• Assists in development and enforcement of internal controls related to export compliance.
• Supports Project and Program Managers with classification/categorization of export related actions to ensure proper export related actions are taken. 
• Ensures contract required documentation is complete for all projects and regulatory applications and RFIs/RFPs.
• Provides leadership, support and guidance to Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries related to import/export compliance management, licenses, training, and auditing
• Evaluates sophisticated international business requirements, products, and strategies to ensure compatibility with trade law and to access risk vulnerabilities.
• Serves as the Empowered Official for transactional compliance with export regulations, license preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions in lieu of licensing for business area.
• Performs day-to-day working level licensing management, performs application actions within DECCS, works with the government to obtain approvals, supports the post-approval process, and performs other agreement-related activities.
• Participates in drafting, submitting, tracking, and managing ITAR and EAR export authorizations and evaluating the use of exemptions and exceptions.
• Maintains records in accordance with 22 C.F.R. parts 120-130, 15 C.F.R. parts 730-744 and Alutiiq, LLC policy.
• Lead internal investigations into potential violations and manage voluntary disclosures.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory inquiries when necessary.
• Support development of technology control plan.
• Manage deemed export compliance for foreign nationals.

• Bachelor’s level degree in technology, compliance, or contractual field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in export compliance related activities, ITAR Exemption, and EAR Exception reviews in support of a government contract services provider.
• Previous experience as an empowered official
• Skilled in analyzing information, problems, situations, and procedures to define a problem or objective and formulate logical and objective conclusions and solutions.
• Experience working and contributing to export control compliance in a federal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters, and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision.