Senior Manager Trade Compliance

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Trade Compliance is responsible for facilitating DRS business by developing, implementing and overseeing the maintenance of internal export/import controls to ensure compliance with U.S. government export/import regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Economic Embargo Regulations, and Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War Regulations.
 This position will operate out of the Corporate Trade Compliance Office in Arlington, VA supporting the Corporate offices and the Corporate Trade Compliance Office with day-to-day trade compliance activities.  A hybrid work from home/in office schedule is being offered.

Job Responsibilities

•    Responsible for facilitating DRS business at the Corporate Trade Compliance Office by developing, implementing and overseeing the maintenance of internal export/import controls to ensure compliance with U.S. government export/import regulations such as the ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Economic Embargo Regulations, and Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War Regulations
•    Provide advice and guidance to senior leaders on the complex application and implementation of U.S. Government export/import regulations
•    Interface with internal and external customers in trade compliance matters
•    Analyze reports and metrics pertaining to various elements of the export/import process, and report on trends, areas of concern and improvement opportunities
•    Manage and maintain corporate export/import compliance records in accordance with U.S. Government regulations and Company policies
•    Identify training needs, develop, and provide training pertaining to export/import requirements
•    Monitor export/import compliance through self-assessments, audits, and risk assessments
•    Support investigations, external audits, internal audits and other compliance matters
•    Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
•    Participate in business and corporate projects focusing on trade compliance
•    Responsible for supporting the Director, Corporate Trade Compliance Office with the development, implementation and maintenance of internal export/import policies, processes, procedures and tools to ensure compliance with U.S. government export/import regulations 
•    Responsible for supporting the Director, Corporate Trade Compliance office with the development, implementation and maintenance of the Corporate Trade Compliance Training materials supporting the trade compliance training program
•    As the corporate trade compliance manager, will also provide trade compliance oversight to the corporate staff, to include IT, Cyber and Security
•    When necessary, providing support and assistance to business unit Trade Directors and Trade Managers in day-to-day trade compliance activities
•    Maintain awareness of all international activity, including marketing, trade shows, publishing of technical papers, business development, and procurement
 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in trade and/or trade compliance related position
•    Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
•    Experience with preparing both ITAR and EAR licenses required, as well as knowledge of license exemptions and exceptions
•    Experience with the review and approval of the export/import of goods
•    Ability to lead investigations and other compliance matters
•    Ability to obtain DoD Collateral Secret Security Clearance required
•    Ability to manage assignments with limited or no direct supervision
•    Ability to manage daily trade compliance operations and team
•    Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
•    Demonstrated consistent application of company and industry business practices and concepts
•    Ability to apply U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios
•    Attention to detail and follow through on tasks assigned
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Strong presentation skills, leadership skills and ability to multi-task
•    Ability to travel as necessary to support the job function
•   Knowledge of IT platforms and infrastructure ideal but not required