Mid-Level Trade Control Specialist

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is hiring a Trade Compliance professional in Kansas to develop and manage export control strategies, ensuring EAR/ITAR compliance across the export lifecycle.

You will partner with business teams, prepare license applications via SNAP-R/DECCS, and train stakeholders while navigating CFR requirements. This mid-level role requires travel up to 10% and a strong regulatory background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, legal studies or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in export compliance, global trade compliance, or related field.
• Experience with U.S. export laws and regulations (EAR/ITAR/OFO)
• Experience participating in compliance assessment activities for global trade controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives trade control strategies to enable business execution.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with business partners and peers.
• Supports EAR/ITAR export license development and administration.
• Defines and implements export control processes and solutions.
• Interprets CFR requirements for company export activities (EAR, ITAR, CFR 15/22).
• Identifies and mitigates trade compliance risks.
• Prepares export license applications via SNAP-R/DECCS.
• Provides training and guidance on trade compliance to internal stakeholders.
• Acts as liaison with government agencies.
• Classifies goods, services, and technology under HTS, ECCNs, or ITAR categories.
• Conducts audits of Trade Compliance systems and processes for continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively across management levels and external organizations.

Skills

Export compliance

ITAR/EAR

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business / supply chain / legal studies

Tools

SNAP-R

DECCS

Job description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and drives trade control strategies to enable business execution.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with business partners and peers.
• Supports development, implementation and administration of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) export licenses throughout the export life cycle.
• Defines, develops, and implements export control processes and solutions.
• Interprets and applies U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements to company export activities, including CFR 15 (EAR), CFR 22 (ITAR).
• Identifies trade compliance risks, escalates findings as appropriate, and develops mitigation plans.
• Prepare and submit export license applications through systems such as SNAP-R and DECCS.
• Provides training, guidance, and technical expertise to internal stakeholders on trade compliance requirements.
• Acts as company liaison with government agencies.
• Classifies goods, services, and technology under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), applicable EAR Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) or ITAR category.
• Conduct regular audits of Trade Compliance systems and processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Communicates effectively across all levels of management and external organizations.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, legal studies or related field
• 3+ years of experience in export compliance, global trade compliance, or a related field (e.g. Program Manager, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Logistics)
• Experience with U.S. export laws and regulations (Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Office of Foreign Assets Control)
• Experience participating in compliance assessment activities supporting global trade controls matters
• Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Trade Compliance industry specific training, e.g., ITAR, BIS, Export Controls, etc.
• Experience in export compliance or international trade
• Experience with export licensing procedures for controlled goods and technology
• Experience applying Export Classifications to goods, technology, and services
• Background in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry a plus
• Project management experience
• Experience writing trade control authorities / export licensing

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $67,300 - $103,200

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Export Control Requirements:

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.