Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Superior employee benefits

Job summary

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support programmatic compliance needs. The role involves providing guidance for export and import transactions, maintaining compliance records, and assisting in training on export regulations.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience in international trade compliance, preferably in a defense context. Communication skills in Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in international trade compliance.
• Experience with a defense-related company in an export control or compliance position is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trade compliance guidance for transactions involving proposed exports and imports.
• Maintain records in accordance with policy and regulations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Solution-oriented issue spotting

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations

Proficient in using Microsoft Office

Conversational Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in international business, management, or engineering

Tools

ACE

SNAP-R

DECCS

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world‑class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

Supports the trade compliance needs of the company under supervision relating to day-to-day programmatic support, training, management of licenses and other authorizations, and filing obligations under the U.S. export regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day trade compliance guidance to operational and functional support personnel for new business opportunities or other transactions involving proposed exports, imports, reexports, deemed exports.
• Support jurisdiction and classification determination for hardware, software, and data.
• Perform denied party screening for all parties to transactions, including potential suppliers.
• Assist personnel with export and import documentation and filings, including HTS and Schedule B classification, review of jurisdiction and classification information received from suppliers and coordination with freight forwarders and import brokers.
• Maintain records in accordance with policy and regulation, including export, import, and training records.
• Assist with filing for export licenses through SNAP-R and DECCS, filing ACE Electronic Export Information records, creating commercial invoices, decrementing licenses, and maintaining export records.
• Assist in managing the company's SNAP-R and ACE accounts, including monitoring of licenses and authorizations, tracking license conditions compliance and submission of reports as required by the relevant U.S. government agency.
• Review and approve affiliate visit requests relating to the potential transfer or export of export‑controlled information.
• Maintain and grow knowledge of regulations applicable to U.S. export, import, and trade sanctions regulations.

Training, Audits, and Investigations: 30%

• Support development and maintenance of training material and modules.
• Support the trade compliance management team in delivering, tracking, and monitoring training related to compliance with U.S. export, import, and trade sanctions regulations, including focused training to applicable functional support staff, and export license and agreement training to business line and program personnel.
• Assist with administration of the training platform.
• Assist with internal investigations and compliance assessments, M&A due diligence, and internal and external audits, as directed.

Other Duties as Assigned: 10%

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate discipline such as international business, management, or engineering. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in international trade compliance.
• Experience with a defense‑related company in an export control or compliance position is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a foreign ownership, control, and influence (FOCI) mitigated company preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Strong working knowledge of the ACE, SNAP‑R and DECCS tools.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solution‑oriented issue spotting, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi‑task, and maintain flexibility in fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Must be a US Person, as defined by the US export control regulations and eligible to receive and handle controlled unclassified information.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Excellent verbal and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Conversational and written Spanish proficiency preferred. French and German is a plus.

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Determine authorization requirements- support preparation and submission of export licenses to the U.S. government.
• Decision making on denied party screening.
• Support and participate in assessments/audits.
• Support determination of export jurisdiction and classification of hardware, software, and technology.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Must possess proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office.

Travel Required:

• Up to 5% Domestic and International.

Direct Reports: Exempt: 0

Non‑exempt: 0

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• This position requires an ability to work in a highly dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Be a trusted partner by communicating in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner to all stakeholders.
• Work with the trade compliance management team to ensure export control is involved early and as needed as the business lifecycle progresses to avoid unnecessary blocking points later in the program execution.
• Ensure the company maintains records of export and import transactions, tangible and intangible, and training.

Nature of Contacts:

• Involved Communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements:

• Carrying: able to carry documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Lifting: able to lift documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
• Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
• Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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