Export Compliance Officer LPC

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a skilled Trade Compliance Officer to manage import/export compliance, focusing on ITAR and EAR. The role reports to the Controller and requires at least two years of ITAR/EAR experience with strong attention to detail.

You will collaborate across logistics, legal, and shipping to ensure accurate documentation, license applications, and policy adherence, supporting audits and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, Associates degree, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of ITAR/EAR regulated goods and trade compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other export/import regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and issue identification.
• Experience managing export licenses and reviewing export documentation.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with compliance software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and ACE system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct and Export Compliance Manual.
• Process routine export shipments in compliance with ITAR and EAR.
• Determine export classification and license requirements.
• Coordinate with internal areas to obtain export authorizations and docs.
• Prepare and submit export license applications; maintain records.
• Assist in license management and review outbound shipments for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Tools

ACE system

Microsoft Office

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 import and export compliance process at LPC, 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 Controller 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 Manual/Handbook.
• 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.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system is a plus.

Additional Skills

• Experience managing export and import compliance for a wide range of goods and industries.
• Experience with routine import shipment processing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

National Security and Export Controls

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.