Trade Compliance Senior Analyst: Fort Worth, TX

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

Holidays 12–13 per year

Parental leave 6 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site clinic

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Trade Compliance Sr. Analyst to guide export/import regulations and enable international business. You will collaborate across engineering, supply chain, contracts, and IT to automate and improve programs.

The role requires experience with EAR/ITAR, ability to obtain DoD clearance, and strong problem-solving skills. This onsite position offers robust compensation and benefits in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years in regulatory, business, or technical field.
• Experience with EAR/ITAR regulations preferred.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance and interpret export controls.

Responsibilities

• Apply export/import laws to determine actions.
• Act as operational contact and provide regulatory guidance to junior teammates.
• Support program groups with export classifications and authorizations.
• Attend program meetings and represent the Trade Compliance group as a primary contact.
• Prepare export/import authorization applications and review materials for exportability.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Training delivery

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

GTS

ENOVIA

CATIA

DECCS

SNAP-R

OCR EASE

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Global Trade Compliance

Bell’s Global Trade Compliance department is looking for an innovative, analytical teammate with a global mindset to join our team as a Trade Compliance Sr. Analyst. This position partners with key stakeholders to provide actionable guidance on export/import regulations to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations while enabling successful international business activities. In this role, you will continuously improve Bell’s global trade program through automation, process streamlining, training, risk assessments, etc. You will work with virtually every function within Bell – engineering, supply chain management, program management, sales, business development, government and commercial contracts, information technology, customer support, security, communications, and legal. And you will work with people at Bell sites globally.

What you’ll be doing as a Trade Compliance Sr. Analyst:

• Apply export/import laws and regulations to determine the appropriate actions.
• Act as direct operational point of contact on behalf of Manager, and provide regulatory interpretation guidance to junior team members as needed.
• Serve as direct liaison to a program and provide dedicated program support including developing solutions to complex issues impacting functional goals as well as contribute to system access decisions related to export classifications and authorizations.
• Attend program meetings as a representative of the Trade Compliance group and represent the department as a prime contact with decision making authority.
• Prepare and administer export and import authorization applications, including approval of export and/or import transactions as well as review company materials for exportability.
• Approve foreign travel and foreign visitors and perform sanctioned party list screenings.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits as well as prepare reports and maintain records.
• Develop and present global trade related training materials and continuously improve Bell’s trade compliance program by assisting in the development of policies and procedures, automation projects, etc.
• Maintain a positive work environment and actively collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Completed Bachelors Degree
• 5 years of experience in a business, regulatory, or technical field.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and/or other unique contracting scenarios.
• Experience researching, interpreting, and applying the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is required; experience with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement advanced export/import control concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams to work complex issues across departments, levels, and with internal or external customers.
• Experience identifying training needs and developing and delivering training to fill knowledge gaps.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Proficiency with SAP, GTS, ENOVIA, CATIA, DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE, Power BI, and/or SharePoint preferred.

What We Offer You In Return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Function: Legal

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Relocation: Unavailable

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time