Import/Export Compliance Officer

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance leader to implement and continuously improve our ITAR/EAR program for the Land Systems division in Washington, DC. You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding decisions on foreign technology transfers and export controls.

Responsibilities include coordinating with global affiliates, ensuring proper export authorizations, and drafting license applications. Travel 5-10% may be required. A security clearance is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience in ITAR/EAR compliance or equivalent.
• Experience working with USML/ECCN classification determinations and product marking workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Willingness to travel domestically 5-10% and possibly internationally.

Responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve the trade compliance program, focusing on defense-related activities and the Land Systems division.
• Partner with key functions and program teams to discuss, understand, strategize, and execute business objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ITAR and EAR compliance, providing clear guidance and options to enable decision-making and compliant conduct.
• Support foreign technology transfer to the United States and compliance with U.S. and foreign requirements.
• Coordinate with Saab's foreign affiliates on U.S., Swedish, and other national trade compliance requirements.
• Ensure the Company maintains required export authorizations, including licenses, agreements, exemptions, and exceptions.
• Serve as an Empowered Official.
• Draft export license applications, proposed agreements, General Correspondence requests, and other requests.
• Submit applications through U.S. Government systems, and track cases to monitor progress.
• Communicate with U.S. Government personnel to resolve issues and obtain required authorizations.
• Ensure license provisos and conditions are communicated, understood, and followed.
• Identify applicable license exemptions and exceptions and ensure compliance with requirements for their use.
• Translate corporate trade compliance policies into local site procedures, work instructions, and day-to-day operating processes for the Land Systems division.
• Standardize trade compliance practices across locations to promote consistency within the division and Company.
• Engage with customers, partners, suppliers, government agencies, organizations, and associations on trade compliance issues.
• Monitor changes to trade laws, regulations, and guidance, and advise management on business impacts and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support internal audits, risk assessments, and fact-finding activities related to trade compliance.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training tailored to key business functions and programs.
• Promote a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization.
• Partner with Saab's foreign affiliates to deliver export compliance briefings to cross-functional audiences.
• Develop, maintain, and update trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Skills

ITAR Compliance

EAR Compliance

Export License Applications

Trade Compliance Training

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

U.S. Government Systems

Job description

• Implement and continuously improve the trade compliance program, focusing on defense-related activities and the Land Systems division.
• Partner with key functions and program teams to discuss, understand, strategize, and execute business objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ITAR and EAR compliance, providing clear guidance and options to enable decision-making and compliant conduct.
• Support foreign technology transfer to the United States and compliance with U.S. and foreign requirements.
• Coordinate with Saab's foreign affiliates on U.S., Swedish, and other national trade compliance requirements.
• Ensure the Company maintains required export authorizations, including licenses, agreements, exemptions, and exceptions.
• Serve as an Empowered Official.
• Draft export license applications, proposed agreements, General Correspondence requests, and other requests.
• Submit applications through U.S. Government systems, and track cases to monitor progress.
• Communicate with U.S. Government personnel to resolve issues and obtain required authorizations.
• Ensure license provisos and conditions are communicated, understood, and followed.
• Identify applicable license exemptions and exceptions and ensure compliance with requirements for their use.
• Translate corporate trade compliance policies into local site procedures, work instructions, and day-to-day operating processes for the Land Systems division.
• Standardize trade compliance practices across locations to promote consistency within the division and Company.
• Engage with customers, partners, suppliers, government agencies, organizations, and associations on trade compliance issues.
• Monitor changes to trade laws, regulations, and guidance, and advise management on business impacts and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support internal audits, risk assessments, and fact-finding activities related to trade compliance.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training tailored to key business functions and programs.
• Promote a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization.
• Partner with Saab's foreign affiliates to deliver export compliance briefings to cross-functional audiences.
• Develop, maintain, and update trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience with the ITAR, EAR, and other applicable trade regulations, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience partnering with engineering teams on USML/ECCN classification determinations and improving product marking, labeling, and related workflows.
• Currently hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel 5%-10%, domestically and possibly internationally.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in ITAR and EAR compliance, with a strong focus on trade compliance program implementation and improvement. Capable of developing and delivering tailored training, while ensuring adherence to export authorizations and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ITAR Compliance
• EAR Compliance
• Export License Applications
• Trade Compliance Training
• Security Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Trade Compliance Program Implementation
• USML/ECCN Classification
• Export Authorization Management
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Audits

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

• Defense-Related Activities
• Foreign Technology Transfer
• Export Compliance
• Compliance Culture
• Trade Laws and Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• U.S. Government Systems