Trade Compliance Manager: ITAR/EAR Expert

Rapiscan Systems Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems Inc. seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to ensure import/export activities comply with U.S. laws. You will interpret ITAR/EAR rules, draft licenses, classify products, and coordinate with internal teams to maintain records and training.

You will review orders, EEI filings, and documentation, while guiding business units and collaborating with global compliance teams. Competitive salary and robust benefits accompany this full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in ITAR and EAR compliance and international trade, preferably within a manufacturing or aerospace/defense environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex ITAR/EAR regulations in a practical manner to facilitate business operations.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across multi‑functional departments.
• Strong project management and interpersonal team‑building skills under constrained deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound decisions.
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP‑R, OCR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and provide guidance to the business unit on the applicability and implementation of U.S. export regulations, escalating to the Sr. Trade Compliance Manager if necessary.
• Draft and submit export license applications and technical assistance agreements to the U.S. Department of Commerce or U.S. Department of State following the internal application review process. Manage approved authorizations via OCR software to ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
• Review and approve the export / import of goods, provide support in the movement of goods and seek guidance and higher-level approvals when applicable.
• Independently review orders and determine whether they comply with legal requirements (such as anti‑boycott, sanctions, restricted parties, etc.) and whether they can be accepted.
• Independently review and approve export shipment documentation and Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing to ensure it complies with US export regulations.
• Review product information in conjunction with internal stakeholders and determine the appropriate USML/ECCN and HTS/Schedule B code; add, edit, and maintain classification data in internal systems.
• Screen, review, and approve visitors to Rapiscan facilities.
• Develop and deliver training relating to U.S. export / import requirements, U.S. re-export controls and company trade compliance policies.
• Develop and implement business processes, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with U.S. Government export / import regulations and Company policies.
• Compile compliance metrics for presentation to management.
• Collaborate with US and UK Trade Compliance teams on daily trade compliance tasks as well as projects.
• Maintain export control records in accordance with U.S. Government regulations and Company policy.
• Monitor export / import compliance (e.g., self‑assessments). Analyze issues, identify corrective actions, and monitor progress to closure.
• Support investigations, external audits, internal audits, and other compliance matters as directed.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Project management

Interpersonal teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

DECCS

SNAP-R

OCR software

Job description

Rapiscan Systems Inc. seeks an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to ensure import/export activities comply with U.S. laws. You will interpret ITAR/EAR rules, draft licenses, classify products, and coordinate with internal teams to maintain records and training.

You will review orders, EEI filings, and documentation, while guiding business units and collaborating with global compliance teams. Competitive salary and robust benefits accompany this full‑time role.