The Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist reports to the Director, of Global Trade Compliance and is the primary point of contact to ensure compliance with government regulations in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other partnering governmental agencies.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support the trade compliance team with product classification to include Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), United States Munitions List (USML)
- Prepare and submit Commodity Jurisdictions (CJ), Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCAT)
- Apply for export and import authorizations with the Department of Commerce, Department of State, and Office of Foreign Assets Control via a DSP-5, Technical Assistance Agreement, Manufacturing License Agreement, SNAP-R, or other applications/agreements as needed
- Assist in the development and execution of policies, procedures, and controls
- Collaborate with internal logistics, purchasing, and order management teams, as well as third-party logistics and customs brokers
- Supports the development and implementation of corrective actions
- Collaborate with the development and execution of post-audit import and export documentation and government filings
- Monitor and report Anti-Boycott requests
- Maintain recordkeeping as required by the Customs authorities
- Party Screening
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Certified US Export Compliance Officer -CUSECO®, Certified Export Specialist -CES or equivalent experience
- Licensed Customs Broker, or equivalent experience
- Bachelor’s degree with experience in International Trade Compliance activities related to Defense, FAR, DFAR
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), United States Munitions List (USML)
- Strong experience in building new relationships that drive cross-functional process improvements
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in Oracle and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Office, Excel, Access, SharePoint)
