Sr. Export Compliance Specialist (USI7)

VSE Aviation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation in the United States is looking for a Senior Export Compliance Specialist to enhance its Trade Compliance Program. This role involves advanced export control assessments and serves as a subject matter expert in export regulations.

The ideal candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, mentor junior team members, and conduct compliance audits. A Bachelor’s degree and over 4 years of relevant experience are required, along with proficiency in export documentation and regulations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Understanding of Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Familiarity with international shipping documents.
• Interest in import/export operations.
• U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced sales order compliance reviews.
• Identify and resolve export data discrepancies.
• Prepare and validate all export documentation.
• Perform ECCN and Schedule B classifications.
• Mentor junior team members and assist with training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ACE

AES Direct

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Doral, FL 33122 | Position Type: Full Time | Job Shift: 1st Shift | Job Category: Non DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY

The Senior Export Compliance Specialist enhances VSE Aviation’s Trade Compliance Program by executing advanced export control assessments, complex classifications, and regulatory analysis. Serving as a subject matter expert in the EAR and global export requirements, this role exercises greater regulatory judgment and autonomy than the Compliance Specialist.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct advanced sales order compliance reviews, including detailed restricted party screening, red flag assessment, sensitive country evaluation, and resolution of routine compliance concerns with minimal oversight.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve export data discrepancies by proactively coordinating with internal teams and customers to ensure shipment readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and validate all export documentation, including AES filings, commercial invoices, SLIs, and other controlled documents to ensure regulatory accuracy and prevent compliance gaps.
• Perform detailed ECCN and Schedule B classifications using product specifications, engineering data, and regulatory resources; propose corrections and maintain classification accuracy within applicable systems.
• Independently assess and resolve standard red flag indicators and only elevate complex or high‑risk concerns to management with recommended actions.
• Apply advanced working knowledge of the EAR in daily decision making, including analysis of licensing requirements, end‑use/end‑user determinations, and export jurisdiction considerations.
• Support compliance audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior team members and assist with training.
• Develop proficiency in preparing and administering export license applications, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of relevant/technical work experience.
• Understanding of Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Familiarity with international shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and export licenses; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff codes, Schedule B and nomenclature, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and license data.
• Interest in the field of import/export operations and its strategic impact on global success.
• Ability and desire to learn – growth mindset.
• Strong planning, organization, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision‑making, oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to effectively handle time‑critical issues and meet goals despite unexpected setbacks, obstacles, or time constraints.
• Proficiency using various software, mainly ACE, AES Direct, SIGMA360, SNAP‑R, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook.
• U.S. Citizen.

OTHER

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.