Mid-Level Trade Control Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a mid-level export compliance professional to support trade controls for Spirit Commercial. You will develop and drive strategies to enable business execution, classify goods, and manage EAR/ITAR licensing through the full export life cycle.

The role requires 3+ years in global trade compliance, strong knowledge of U.S. export laws, and effective communication. Travel up to 10% may be required as part of coordination with partners and regulators.

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 a related field.
• Experience with U.S. export laws and regulations (Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Office of Foreign Assets Control).
• Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

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 ITAR export licenses throughout the export life cycle.
• Defines, develops, and implements export control processes and solutions.
• Interprets and applies 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 HTS, 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.

Skills

3+ years experience in export/complian

Experience with U.S. export laws and

Experience communicating effectively

Travel up to 10% of time

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, legal studies or related field

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.