Trade Compliance Specialist

Acutronic Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join their team in Austin, TX or Pittsburgh, PA. The successful candidate will support compliance programs, manage exports, and ensure adherence to regulations such as ITAR and EAR. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of related experience. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of compliance related experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Ability to manage various projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide U.S. regulation compliance guidance and support.
• Review and manage proposed exports and other compliance activities.
• Prepare and track export license applications and related documentation.
• Support the Compliance Manager for all compliance-related issues.
• Monitor compliance risk areas and provide reports.
• Help manage Acutronic’s compliance training platform.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of FTR and U.S. Customs rules

Knowledge of DFAR, FAR, ITAR, and EAR

Multi-tasking

Creative thinking

Ability to work with global teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Compliance certification

Job description

Acutronic is looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team in Austin, TX or Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will work with our Compliance Manager and support Acutronic's best‑in‑class compliance program. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of relevant experience in aerospace trade compliance.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Provide U.S. regulation compliance guidance and support
• Review and manage proposed exports, re‑exports, deemed exports, management of controlled data and other activities, including jurisdiction and classification determinations, screening parties, end uses and destinations to transactions, and conducting licensing analysis
• Prepare and track EAR and ITAR export license applications, commodity classification and jurisdiction requests, end‑use certifications and other export control documentation
• Support the Compliance Manager for all compliance‑related issues that might arise, including, but not limited to anti‑corruption, trade regulations, anti‑boycott, IT & data security, data privacy, occupational health & safety, anti‑harassment, forced labor, environmental regulations, and fair competition & antitrust
• Monitor areas of compliance risk and provide periodic reports to the Compliance Manager
• Assist in establishing improvements and maintaining a continuous compliance improvement philosophy and ethical culture with a strong internal and external customer focus
• Actively work across functions to ensure that compliance is maintained while ensuring that overall organization objectives are supported
• Help manage Acutronic’s Web‑Based Training (WBT) compliance platform and training campaigns
• Provide support to the contracts team, including but not limited to:
  • Drafting Non‑Disclosure Agreements and conducting appropriate compliance screenings
  • Preparing and inputting contract and compliance related data into customer and government portals
  • Organizing, filing, and maintaining contract and compliance documentation

Profile/Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university or other compliance certification
• A minimum of two years of compliance related experience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled in analyzing information, situations, and procedures to define a problem or objective and formulate logical and objective conclusions and solutions
• Knowledge of FTR and U.S. Customs rules and regulations
• Knowledge of DFAR, FAR, ITAR, and EAR
• Knowledge of the FCPA and UK Anti‑Bribery Act
• Ability to multi‑task and manage various projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work in a fast‑paced team environment
• Creative thinker with a desire and ability to see opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ability to work with teams around the world

We Offer

• Employer‑paid medical insurance
• Company‑paid holidays

About Acutronic

The Acutronic Group has a proud history of building technologies and teams that are crucial to the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries. Acutronic’s Simulation & Test Division is the global market leader in high‑performance motion simulation and test equipment. Our rate tables and advanced centrifuges are used to test or calibrate inertial sensors, navigation systems, and stabilized electro‑optics. Hardware‑In‑the‑Loop motion simulators replicate the flight motion profiles and engagement scenarios of missiles. Geotechnical centrifuges and their related accessories are designed to study the behavior of structures, soil mechanics, and earthquakes. Our vibration test systems (shaker tables) allow users to carry out environmental tests to ensure the robustness or quality of manufactured products. The Division also develops and refurbishes stabilized or gimbaled‑platforms utilized in applications such as tracking mounts, gun turrets, and directed‑energy systems. Acutronic’s Aerospace Components Division manufactures specialty components for use on uncrewed aerial vehicles, land defense applications, and missile systems. These products are used on next‑generation aerospace programs and include a range of electric power systems, servo‑actuators, micro‑turbines, and Hybrid‑Electric‑Propulsion‑Systems. We offer standard products and excel at designing highly customized solutions for demanding mission requirements.

The Acutronic Group employs approximately 300 employees across sites in Austin, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Switzerland; Germany; France; and India.

3401 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78721
acutronic.com
[phone]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acutronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] or phone [phone].