Export Compliance Officer

Precision Castparts; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Trade Compliance Officer to manage export compliance in a full-time role in Pennsylvania. You will ensure ITAR/EAR adherence, process shipments, and maintain records per regulations. The position requires attention to detail and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities include classification, license determinations, coordinating with logistics, legal, and shipping, and supporting audits and license submissions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with ITAR and EAR regulated goods and trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and export/import regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential compliance issues.
• Experience managing export licenses and reviewing export documentation for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Code of Conduct and Export Compliance policies.
• Process routine export shipments in compliance with ITAR/EAR.
• Determine export classification and identify license requirements.
• Collaborate with customer-facing areas to obtain export authorizations.
• Prepare and submit export license applications with senior staff.
• Maintain accurate records for export transactions per ITAR, EAR, and regulations.
• Assist in managing export licenses and reviewing outbound shipments for accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to export procedures across the organization.
• Review shipping documentation for regulatory compliance and company policies.
• Assist with procedure maintenance and management of approved licenses.
• Advise management of trade compliance risks in business decisions.
• Coordinate with logistics, legal and shipping to ensure compliant operations.
• Support reports and audits related to trade compliance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Compliance software

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Trade Compliance Officer to join our team. In this full-time position, you will manage the export compliance process at [insert location], ensuring adherence to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations). You will be responsible for processing routine import and export shipments, ensuring that solid compliance procedures are in place, and maintaining records in accordance with ITAR and EAR regulations. The Trade Compliance Officer will also manage export licenses and review outbound shipments for accuracy.

This position reports directly to the General Manager and requires at least two years of experience working with ITAR and EAR regulated goods. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a good understanding of export/import regulations, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with the PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Export Compliance Corporate Policies
• Process routine export shipments in compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Determine export classification and identify license requirements.
• Collaborate with customer-facing functional areas to ensure appropriate export authorizations are in place, or that all required documentation is obtained to support export license applications.
• Work with the senior trade compliance staff to prepare and submit export license applications. Maintain accurate records for export transactions in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in managing export licenses and reviewing outbound shipments for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure consistent adherence to export procedures across the organization.
• Review and evaluate shipping documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Assist with procedure maintenance, management of approved licenses, and internal compliance checks.
• Advise General Manager/upper management of trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.
• Perform internal verifications of trade compliance documentation and practices, including but not limited to, regular reviews of transactional documents.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including logistics, legal, and shipping, to ensure smooth and compliant trade operations.
• Support the preparation of reports and audits related to trade compliance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Associates degree, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with ITAR and EAR regulated goods and trade compliance procedures.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other export/import regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify potential compliance issues.
• Experience managing export licenses and reviewing export documentation for accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with compliance software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills (preferred But Not Required)

• Experience managing export and import compliance for a wide range of goods and industries.
• Experience with routine import shipment processing.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system is a plus.

Compensation

Competitive salary, based on experience.

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status, or eligibility to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this