Aerospace Trade Compliance Specialist: Import/Export Expert

Ontic; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Goal Share bonus program

Paid volunteering time

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Learning and development

Employee referral program

Medical insurance

PTO, holidays and sick leave

401(k) plan

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Ontic Chatsworth in the Los Angeles area seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to support compliant international trade across operations, reporting to the International Trade Compliance Lead. You will own a broad range of compliance activities from licensing to recordkeeping, helping Ontic operate globally.

Bring 5+ years in trade compliance, knowledge of ITAR/EAR, EAR/FTR, AES/EEI, and strong import regulations expertise. A Bachelor's is preferred; a Customs Broker credential is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Trade Compliance experience, including preparing and submitting EAR export license applications through SNAP-R and ITAR export license applications through DECCS.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR and EAR, along with knowledge of Federal Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Foundational experience with the Automated Export System (AES) and Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing.
• Strong knowledge of import regulations and processes.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; 5+ years of Trade Compliance experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Licensed Customs Broker credentials would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support import and export activities in accordance with applicable government regulations, Ontic policies and departmental requirements.
• Prepare and support government licensing applications through SNAP-R and DECCS, while maintaining licensing records and providing updates on compliance actions.
• Review export shipping documentation before shipment and audit export and import documentation for accuracy and compliance, including EEI/AES filings.
• Conduct denied party screenings, third-party vetting and reviews of visitors and international travel requests.
• Work with freight forwarders and brokers to obtain and verify required documentation and ensure information has been filed correctly.
• Analyze and interpret drawings to determine Schedule B, HTS, ECCN and USML classifications, documenting classification rationale and maintaining records.
• Maintain import and export records in accordance with applicable Customs regulations and Ontic policies and procedures.

Skills

Trade compliance

ITAR/EAR knowledge

AES/EEI filing

Import regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ontic Chatsworth in the Los Angeles area seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to support compliant international trade across operations, reporting to the International Trade Compliance Lead. You will own a broad range of compliance activities from licensing to recordkeeping, helping Ontic operate globally.

Bring 5+ years in trade compliance, knowledge of ITAR/EAR, EAR/FTR, AES/EEI, and strong import regulations expertise. A Bachelor's is preferred; a Customs Broker credential is a plus.