The Trade Compliance Specialist will develop, implement, and enforce trade compliance policies in alignment with corporate (UK parent company) requirements. This role partners closely with the Director of Product Engineering and the Corporate Director of Trade Compliance to ensure compliant import/export operations, accurate product classification, effective risk management, and organization-wide trade compliance awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations
• Perform product, technology, HTS, and Schedule B classifications
• Prepare and support export licenses, DSPs, TAAs, CCATS, and Commodity Jurisdiction requests
• Manage and enforce import/export transactional compliance across the organization
• Serve as the primary internal liaison for trade compliance inquiries
• Maintain and analyze compliance data within ERP systems and Visual Compliance
• Support quotations, proposals, and new program reviews to identify compliance needs early
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and external partners
• Develop and deliver role-based trade compliance training
• Create and maintain Technology Control Plans (visitors, travel, contractors, suppliers)
• Conduct internal audits and support external and divisional audits
• Proactively identify and mitigate trade compliance risks, maintaining the highest ethical standards

Required Skills & Experience

Education and/or Experience:

● A college degree is preferred

● At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in the field of export/trade compliance and preferably in the aerospace industry in a similar role

● Experience obtaining and operating under an EAR technology license including SNAP‑R entry

● Experience performing CCL product classifications, preferably Category 9

● Experience in HTS/Schedule B classification

● Experience in international shipping documentation and customs procedures

● Experience in the aerospace trade compliance environment is strongly preferred

● Experience in direct communication with BIS/DDTC personnel is preferred

● Experience in trade compliance policy and process writing and implementation

● Experience with license exception STA is a bonus

● Experience with authoring and requesting CJs/CCATS is a bonus

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

● Workplace Communication and Interaction: The TCS must have the capability and experience to interact and work with colleagues in a pleasant, team‑spirited, and diplomatic manner. The TCS must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable and confident in making trade compliance presentations to employee groups from all disciplines and levels.

● Reasoning Ability: The TCS must be able to review, understand and analyze highly detailed policy documentation related to trade compliance. The TCS must be able to not merely detect potential trade compliance problems or concerns, but also determine and apply sound creative and compliant reasoning to arrive at solutions that support both business and compliance needs.

● Mathematical Skills: The TCS must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

● Additional Abilities: The TCS must have strong computer skills, including experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs. Experience with ERP systems, compliance systems, and project/task organization systems is strongly preferred. The TCS must be extremely well‑organized to ensure the tracking and traceability of the Company’s trade compliance obligations.

Benefits and Compensation

$90,000 to $120,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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