Global Trade Compliance Programs Leader

GE Aerospace; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 181,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company-mt

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Director – Programs & Operations Leader for ITC to design and run the cohesive framework that enables effective trade compliance across the company. This role leads a team translating regulatory requirements into policies, scalable governance, training, and operating mechanisms.

The leader owns the ITC operating model and ensures enterprise capabilities—partner network, training, digital tools, and risk management—work together to strengthen compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least 10 years of professional experience, or an Associates with 12+ years, or HS diploma with 14+ years.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk, operations, or a related discipline in a complex global organization.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate ITC strategy and regulatory requirements into enterprise priorities and execution plans.
• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of ITC policies, programs, standards, and operating requirements.
• Define and manage the ITC operating model, including escalation paths, management routines, and decision‑making processes.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and management systems to assess program effectiveness, monitor execution, and provide visibility to priorities and risks.
• Lead and integrate key ITC enablement capabilities, including extended network effectiveness, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of ITC processes across the enterprise.
• Sponsor cross‑functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, scalability, and maturity of the ITC program.
• Build strong partnerships across Legal, Digital Technology, HR, Communications, Audit, and business stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business operations and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Trade compliance

Policy development

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

Associates degree with 12+ years experience

High School Diploma with 14+ years experience

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Director – Programs & Operations Leader for ITC to design and run the cohesive framework that enables effective trade compliance across the company. This role leads a team translating regulatory requirements into policies, scalable governance, training, and operating mechanisms.

The leader owns the ITC operating model and ensures enterprise capabilities—partner network, training, digital tools, and risk management—work together to strengthen compliance and