Export Compliance Specialist (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

AEROCONTACT; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Export Compliance Specialist to support its compliance program by ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations. This role is crucial in driving compliance strategy and managing regulatory changes while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a strong attention to detail. If you're passionate about compliance and want to contribute to a safer world, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future of export compliance in a leading aerospace and defense company.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years' experience in compliance, logistics, or international trade preferred.
• Willingness to learn U.S. export control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review export documentation for compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and submit export license applications and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Compliance Management

Export Regulations (ITAR, EAR)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Export Compliance Software

Job description

Export Compliance Specialist (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

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About Safran

Safran is an international high-tech group operating in aerospace (propulsion, equipment, interiors), space, and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, making air transport more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a presence on all continents, the group employs 100,000 people and generated €27.3 billion in revenue in 2024. Safran is ranked as the 2nd best aerospace and defense company in the TIME magazine 'World's Best Companies 2024'. Safran Electronics & Defense provides embedded intelligence solutions to help clients understand their environment, reduce mental load, and ensure trajectory control in all environments: land, sea, air, and space. The company leverages the expertise of 13,000 employees across these domains.

Job Summary

The Export Compliance Specialist supports Safran's export compliance program by ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, and other global export control frameworks. The role involves driving compliance strategy, managing regulatory changes, and serving as a subject matter expert while collaborating across departments to align compliance with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review export documentation such as shipping records, licenses, and agreements for compliance.
2. Prepare and submit export license applications and regulatory filings.
3. Conduct export jurisdiction and classification determinations.
4. Maintain accurate records related to export transactions and compliance activities.
5. Screen customers, vendors, and partners against restricted party lists.
6. Collaborate with internal teams (sales, shipping, engineering) to ensure compliance.
7. Investigate potential compliance issues, document findings, and support resolution efforts.
8. Support audits, training sessions, and compliance reviews.
9. Escalate compliance issues to management as needed.

This work is performed primarily in an office environment, with potential travel between Irvine, California, and other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Relations, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in compliance, logistics, or international trade preferred.
• 0-5 years' related work experience or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn U.S. export control regulations (ITAR, EAR).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with export compliance software is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace or defense industry is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

This position requires U.S. persons as defined by ITAR, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees. Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting