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Trade Compliance Officer

Trade Compliance Officer

CompanyAeroVironment
LocationCalifornia, USA
Salary$109714 – $155400
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

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