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Trade Compliance Officer
Company | AeroVironment |
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Location | California, USA |
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Salary | $109714 – $155400 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- High potential to serve as an Empowered Official
- Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations
- Assist in maintaining accurate product Export and Import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes
- Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Leadership
- Maintain excellent Trade Compliance records in full compliance with USG Export Regulations
- Attend and participate in the AV Export Compliance Council monthly meetings
- Maintain an active role on export shipments
- Participation in Export Training curriculum development, curriculum presentation, maintenance of company training logs
- Oversee international visitors and travelers’ policies and control
- Maintain TC processes and procedures
- Identify improvement opportunities and problems, then provide guidance to AV Sr. management for solutions
- Provide expert guidance to the Int’l BD and PM organizations in their pursuits of capturing and performing on new business for AV
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments
- Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with direct involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work with minimal supervision
- 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