Director of Trade Compliance

FAAC Incorporated; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ignium is seeking an experienced Director of Trade Compliance to lead the company's global trade compliance program from Ann Arbor. This executive role oversees U.S.

export controls, import compliance, and customs regulations across Ignium and its subsidiaries. The Director will provide strategic leadership for ITAR, EAR, licensing and compliance operations, building scalable programs that support growth, risk management, and enterprise-wide training across engineering, contracts, and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive export controls and trade compliance experience.
• Strong ITAR, EAR, and U.S. Customs knowledge.
• Experience preparing ITAR/EAR license applications.
• Familiar with DDTC DECCS, BIS SNAP-R, and CBP ACE.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the corporate Trade Compliance Program.
• Oversee ITAR/EAR licensing, exemptions, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee export classifications and product classifications (USML/ECCN).
• Ensure compliance with import/export documentation and customs activities.
• Develop trade compliance policies, procedures, and training.
• Conduct audits, monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering, contracts, supply chain, and HR to integrate compliance.

Connaissances

Export controls

Trade compliance

ITAR

EAR

U.S. Customs regulations

Licensing

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Full-time

Location

Location: Ann Arbor, MI (Hybrid)

Travel

Travel: Periodic travel to subsidiary locations required

Position Summary

Ignium is seeking an experienced Director of Trade Compliance to lead and oversee the company's global trade compliance program. This executive-level role serves as the organization's subject matter expert for U.S. export controls, import compliance, customs regulations, and international trade requirements across Ignium and its subsidiary companies.

The Director will provide strategic leadership for ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs, and international trade compliance while developing scalable compliance programs that support the company's continued global growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's Empowered Official and lead the corporate Trade Compliance Program.
• Manage ITAR and EAR licensing, agreements, exemptions, and regulatory submissions.
• Oversee export classifications, jurisdiction determinations, and product classifications (USML/ECCN).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, import/export documentation, and customs broker activities.
• Develop and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead enterprise-wide compliance audits, monitoring activities, and corrective actions.
• Oversee enied party screening, due diligence reviews, and risk assessments.
• Partner with Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Operations, Shipping, and HR to integrate compliance into business processes.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training across the organization.
• Investigate potential compliance issues and prepare voluntary disclosures when necessary.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Trade Compliance personnel across subsidiary companies.
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into the corporate compliance program.
• Travel periodic to domestic and international subsidiary locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in export controls and international trade compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • ITAR
  • EAR
  • U.S. Customs regulations
  • Import/Export Compliance
  • Export Licensing
• Experience preparing and managing ITAR and EAR license applications.
• Experience with DDTC DECCS, BIS SNAP-R, and CBP ACE.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping documentation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Must be eligible to serve as an ITAR Empowered Official.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• ECoP ITAR and ECoP EAR certifications.
• Previous experience serving as an Empowered Official.
• Experience within the defense or aerospace industry.
• Experience with EU Dual-Use Regulations and international export compliance.
• Experience implementing enterprise compliance programs and audit frameworks.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.
• Extended periods of computer-based work.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran