Sr. Trade Compliance Integrator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a senior trade compliance professional to join the International Trade Compliance group. The role is based in Washington, DC, with potential placements in San Diego, CA; Huntsville, AL; or Tupelo, MS.

The successful candidate will provide critical trade compliance guidance and obtain export authorizations to enable global business objectives. The ideal candidate has deep export controls expertise, strong defense and commercial licensing

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of import/export administration and licensing principles.
• Leadership skills: organizing, scheduling, coordinating to meet milestones.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Expertise in ITAR, EAR, HTS and U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Craft and obtain U.S. State Department and Commerce Department export authorizations.
• Provide trade compliance guidance to programs and business development.
• Develop and implement export control strategies and risk mitigation.
• Support licensing processes, classifications, and authorization management.

Skills

Export licensing

ITAR/EAR knowledge

U.S. State Dept/Commerce Dept authoriz

DoD security clearance

Stakeholder liaison

Program/project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

OCR EASE software

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior trade compliance professional to join the company’s International Trade Compliance (ITC) group.

This position is based in Washington, DC.

This position could also be filled in San Diego (Poway), CA, Huntsville, AL, or Tupelo, MS.

This new role will enable and shape global business strategies, by providing critical trade compliance guidance and obtaining effective export authorizations. The successful candidate will have deep export controls subject matter expertise, strong experience in both defense and commercial export licensing, and excellent skills as a business and government liaison.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the GA-ASI Licensing Manager, the incumbent will craft and obtain U.S. State Department and Commerce Department export authorizations to facilitate international business objectives and technology collaborations.
• Supports one or more lines of business and/or international programs as a key member of integrated project teams, understanding and shaping program requirements and objectives while providing trade compliance guidance.
• Interfaces closely with stakeholders at program reviews and business development meetings, for complete program awareness leading to development and implementation of effective trade control authorization strategies.
• Provides advice to stakeholders in identifying potential trade compliance issues and developing solutions to effectively mitigate business risk.
• Provides subject matter expertise and support to related trade compliance processes, such as export control jurisdiction and classification determinations, authorization use and proviso management, pre-release reviews of technical information, and engagement reviews for foreign person visits and international meetings.
• Manages authorization activity within the relevant OCR EASE software modules.
• Displays political acumen and strong collaboration skills to bring together multiple stakeholder functions in support of export licensing and trade compliance efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field and fifteen or more years progressively complex experience with a Bachelors or thirteen or more years progressive experience with a Masters, in import/export administration Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate an extensive understanding and application of import/export administration and licensing principles, theories, practices and concepts; and leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts, processes, techniques and standards; resolve a variety of extremely complex administrative and technical matters and; demonstrate excellent working knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), US Customs regulations and Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS).
• Demonstrate a detailed and current expertise in application of U.S. export control laws and regulations, trade compliance best practices, and the ability to manage a dynamic workload while meeting milestones.
• Familiarity with non-U.S. trade compliance requirements preferred.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems;
  • excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings;
  • excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties;
  • the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;
  • the ability to initiate, plan, lead and manage projects;
  • the ability to represent the company as a knowledgeable resource on internal and external projects ; and
  • excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 118,500 - 207,750