Export Control Jurisdiction and Classification Manager

Summary:

The successful candidate will play a critical role through the support of trade compliance program development and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Global Trade Compliance, this role will play an integral role in designing a new and strategic export compliance program that employs a novel shared services model across a wide range of industries. This role will lead jurisdiction and classification across the organization and own the design and implementation of key elements of the export compliance program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a jurisdiction and classification program for commodities, material, software, technical data, and defense services under the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administrations Regulations (EAR).
• Conduct and oversee commodity classification processes, including classification matrices and/or decision trees and preparation of classification requests to relevant government agencies.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide export control compliance policies and procedures.
• Design and implement enterprise-wide training.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments related to export compliance and design, implement, and track related corrective action.
• Partner with engineering, product development, and business development teams on compliance integration.
• Develop strong, trusted advisor relationships with the company and related entities’ business partners.
• Track and report compliance metrics and key risk indicators to leadership.
• Monitor regulatory developments across export regulations and advise the business on required program adjustments.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of ITAR and EAR regulatory practice and 3+ of these years in jurisdiction and classification at an aerospace, defense, or high technology company.
• Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. export laws
• Experience working with the government to resolve jurisdiction and classification questions, including drafting commodity jurisdiction and commodity classification requests.
• Experience with compliance technology platforms.
• Experience designing large elements of export compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and training.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and audits and designing and tracking corrective actions to conclusion.
• Strong grasp of risk management, internal controls, and control design, with the ability to work cross-functionally to provide counsel that supports business growth within compliance boundaries.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and priorities, collaborating across teams to drive results, and meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Experience with system and process design.