Trade Compliance Officer

Columbus Technologies and Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services is seeking a Trade Compliance Officer to lead export control efforts within our AV organization. You will implement licensing, classification, and training programs to ensure compliance with US laws.

The role requires extensive interaction with government entities and international partners, and may involve occasional travel. Hybrid work arrangement with strong benefits and background check clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 12+ years of overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor or government entity.
• Experienced in dealing with U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders.
• Experienced in working with outside Trade Compliance consultants.
• Expert understanding of ITAR, EAR, and applicable international regulation, with the ability to interpret and communicate compliance language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with US regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.) and manage licenses and agreements.
• Maintain currency of laws and regulations; ensure product classifications (ECCN, ITAR, HTS, Schedule B).
• Train company employees on export compliance procedures and participate in the Export Compliance Council.
• Oversee international visitors and travelers' policies and coordinate with shipping and import processes.

Skills

Export licensing

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/International Trade/Law

Job description

• Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident
• Direct Hire, full time permanent position
• Hybrid position with potential for fully remote
• W2 with full benefits, 9/80 Work Schedule
• Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
• Worker Type: Regular
• Clearance Level: No Clearance

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. The salary range for this role is $101,000 to $154,000.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary responsibility of the Trade Compliance Officer is to be a strong individual contributor to the AV organization. Responsible for performing the day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with US regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training and recordkeeping.

• Export licensing and Agreements, CJ's, and AO's - Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.), plus license and agreements management, both Department of State and Department of Commerce. Prepare and submit requests for Commodity Jurisdictions, advisory opinions and general correspondence.
• Empowered Official - High potential to serve as an Empowered Official.
• Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations. Maintain currency of Laws and Regulations.
• Product Classifications - Assist in maintaining accurate product Export and Import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes, etc., and maintenance of a current and robust database of all product Export and Import classifications.
• Outside TC Consultants - Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Leadership.
• Document retention - Maintain excellent Trade Compliance records in full compliance with USG Export Regulations.
• Attend and participate in the AV Export Compliance Council monthly meetings.
• Shipping & Receiving - Maintain an active role on export shipments. Develop a close and active working relationship with the shipping department and its personnel, to prevent Export violations. Ensure that imports are properly handled.
• Export Compliance Training - Participation in Export Training curriculum development, curriculum presentation, maintenance of company training logs.
• Oversee international visitors and travelers' policies and control.
• Procedures and auditing - Maintain TC processes and procedures. Train company employees. Audit compliance to the company procedures.
• Continuous Improvements - Identify improvement opportunities and problems, then provide guidance to AV Sr. management for solutions. Implement solutions when approved by Sr. management, and report on progress.
• International Business Development and Program Management Support - Provide expert guidance to the Int'l BD and PM organizations in their pursuits of capturing and performing on new business for AV. Active participation in gated proposal process reviews during all 6 stages. This also includes coordination necessary for Trade Show and Demo support. Conduct contract review for trade compliance requirements.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others within the team.
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 12+ years of overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor or government entity.
• Experienced in dealing with entities such as U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders.
• Experienced in working with outside Trade Compliance consultants.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Expert understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications.
• Expert knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and applicable International regulation, with the ability to understand, interpret and communicate compliance-related language.
• Having broad expertise, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with direct involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures, Technical Assistance Agreements, Warehouse Distribution Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in an office/remote environment (Constant).
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).