Job Summary:

The Senior Export & Trade Compliance Manager provides essential operational and administrative support to the U.S. Export Compliance team. This individual serves as a primary point of contact for routine export activities, acting as a critical liaison between internal business functions and the Export Control team.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of daily responsibilities ranging from real-time transaction screening and document control to long-term project support while ensuring the business remains in full alignment with EAR regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can pivot quickly between administrative tasks and regulatory research without losing accuracy or momentum.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Routine Compliance & Tactical Execution:

  • Screening & Due Diligence: Execute daily Restricted Party Screening (RPS) for suppliers and partners using compliance screening tools; document and archive all results.

  • Shipment Clearance: Act as the first line of defense for shipment holds; track down missing export elements (e.g., End User Statements, ECCNs) and support company sites to ensure outbound flow.

  • EEI & ACE Management: Review Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings against commercial invoices for accuracy; resolve filing discrepancies.

• Licensing & Regulatory Support

  • Application Support: Assist Senior Managers in preparing and submitting export license applications via SNAP-R and monitoring license status.

  • Jurisdiction & Classification: Support the Commodity Classification (CCATS) process by reviewing supplier data and maintaining the master classification database.

  • Exemptions & Exceptions: Ensure all recordkeeping requirements are met prior to the use of EAR Exceptions.

• Data Management & Internal Communications

  • Digital Ownership: Full ownership of the Export Control internal documentation; ensure all policies, forms, and updates are current.

  • Information Architecture: Lead the migration of historical compliance data into organized drive structures.

  • New Hire and Candidate Screening:

    • Manage routine onboarding for new personnel, including providing Export Control new hire orientations.

    • Process Secure Hiring alerts and conduct necessary screening of candidates.

• Subsidiary Responsibilities

  • Multi-Entity Coordination: Act as a tactical resource for company subsidiaries, assisting in the alignment of their local processes with the central requirements.

  • Internal Controls Assessment: Assist in the collection, organization, and auditing of evidence required to achieve and maintain internal controls across all U.S. sites.

  • Site-Specific Troubleshooting: Provide administrative support to Export Points of Contact (EPoCs) at company sites, helping to resolve daily shipping holds and regulatory queries.

  • Corporate Mandate Execution: Support the rollout of corporate-led compliance initiatives, ensuring that policies are effectively communicated and implemented across all business entities in the perimeter.

• Tracking, Reporting & Auditing:

  • Compliance Logs: Maintain a daily Technology Transfer Log and the Master Tracker for Government Inquiries.

  • EPoC Coordination: Manage the Export Point of Contact (EPoC) roster, identifying gaps and ensuring all sites have nominated representatives.

  • Regulatory Intelligence: Conduct routine research into BIS, OFAC, and DDTC enforcement actions (specifically aerospace trends in China/Russia/Iran) and draft executive summaries for leadership.

  • Recordkeeping: Maintain rigorous audit trails for all classifications, licenses, and shipments in accordance with U.S. Government regulations.

• Training & Logistics:

  • Program Coordination: Manage the logistics for site-wide training sessions (HRBP, Procurement, Engineering), including scheduling, invitations, and attendance tracking.

  • Meeting Management: Set agendas for monthly compliance calls and record actionable minutes to drive project completion.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned:

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of experience in Aerospace/Defense.

Experience:

Required

• Experience: 8 years of experience in export compliance, international logistics, or a paralegal role within a highly regulated industry (Aerospace/Defense preferred).

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• none Preferred

• Licensed Customs Broker

Travel Required:

• 10% Domestic

Citizenship:

• Authorized to work in the US, able to work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Clearance:

• None.

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy.