Strategic Global Trade Compliance Director

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and radar systems. GA-ASI seeks a Senior Director, International Trade Compliance to lead and grow ITC, advising senior management, developing export strategies, and ensuring compliant global operations.

The role requires deep expertise in U.S. trade controls, leadership of a team, and ability to coordinate across enterprise. Travel 0-25% and US citizenship with active clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field; senior-level experience preferred.
• Fifteen or more years in global trade compliance disciplines with eleven+ years in supervision/management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ITC organization; provide strategic trade controls guidance to senior management.
• Develop and execute export authorization strategies for global operations, including defense/dual-use articles.
• Evolve, implement, and monitor trade compliance policies, licensing, classification, and operations/shipment processes.
• Coordinate with VP-ITC and enterprise stakeholders to align program strategy and execution.
• Develop ITC organizational development strategy with talent pipelines and mentoring.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and radar systems. GA-ASI seeks a Senior Director, International Trade Compliance to lead and grow ITC, advising senior management, developing export strategies, and ensuring compliant global operations.

The role requires deep expertise in U.S. trade controls, leadership of a team, and ability to coordinate across enterprise. Travel 0-25% and US citizenship with active clearance preferred.