Senior Trade Compliance Lead: ITAR/EAR Licensing Expert

Woodward Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Trade Compliance professional to lead export/import compliance across multiple facilities. You will promote adherence to EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and related regulations, review contracts, and shape licensing strategies for complex business models.

The role involves policy development, risk assessment, training, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk across Woodward’s global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years equivalent trade compliance experience; defense industry experience ideal.
• 5+ years administering Trade Compliance programs in a multinational company.
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and Customs regulations.
• Experience implementing Trade Compliance Programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact across multiple facilities for export/import transactions and ensure compliance with EAR, OFAC, ITAR.
• Review customer/supplier contracts and recommend changes to Trade Compliance provisions.
• Lead export licensing strategy using licenses and agreements for complex models.
• Support internal Trade Compliance audits and site trainings.
• Perform jurisdiction and classification of products and technologies.
• Process and approve applications for export/import licenses and related agreements.
• Monitor license submissions and resolve issues during review and approval.
• Develop, update and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Identify regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Training & education

Problem solving

Project management

Ethical judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years equivalent trade compliance experience

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking a Trade Compliance professional to lead export/import compliance across multiple facilities. You will promote adherence to EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and related regulations, review contracts, and shape licensing strategies for complex business models.

The role involves policy development, risk assessment, training, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk across Woodward’s global operations.