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Trade Compliance Manager (2025-082)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location Kirkland, WA

Description

**Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems** (AES) is seeking a **_Trade Compliance Manager_** to join our team in **Kirkland, WA** .

If youare passionate about making an impact with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry-and has been **recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years - please read on!**

JOB SUMMARY

This role is crucial for ensuring that the company’s operations involving the export of aerospace products, services, technical data, and defense articles fully comply with global regulations. Employees in this position will either possess or acquire in-depth knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the regulations enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). They will be responsible for providing strategic guidance in navigating the complexities of exporting within the highly regulated aerospace and defense sectors, ensuring that compliance is maintained while minimizing business disruption to the organization’s processes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Export Compliance Program Management:

+ Manage the company's trade compliance program in line with trade, aerospace, and government contracting regulations and co-develop improvements with Sr. Trade Compliance Manager.

Regulatory Guidance:

+ Provide authoritative guidance on ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable export controls to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance across all products, technology, and services.

Procedure Development:

+ Assist in creating and implementing procedures, instructions, and compliance tools to achieve full adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other relevant export controls.

Operational Support:

+ Support export personnel in developing efficient and effective work procedures to ensure compliance with global export regulations.

License Management:

+ Assist export personnel in managing export licenses, agreements, commodity jurisdictions (CJ), product classifications, and exemptions/exceptions for international business activities.

License Review:

+ Review and submit export licenses as required.

Contract Compliance:

+ Contribute to the negotiation and compliance of defense contracts, ensuring alignment with export/import regulations.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

+ Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and supply chain, to ensure a cohesive export compliance posture.

Training and Awareness:

+ Develop and maintain training content and courses; and conduct in-depth training and briefing sessions to raise awareness and understanding of export regulations and their impact across the company.

Audit and Risk Management:

+ Co-design and support audit programs to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution.

Government Interaction:

+ Serve as the key compliance contact for government audits and inquiries related to export activities; and support responses to governmental inquiries and investigations concerning compliance matters.

Regulatory Monitoring:

+ Maintain updated knowledge of changes to export control laws and regulations, monitor regulatory reforms, and advise on their impact on company operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.

+ A minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance within the aerospace and defense industry with significant exposure to government contracts.

+ Expert knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other global export control regulations with a demonstrated ability to interpret and navigate complex regulatory requirements.

+ Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a global compliance program.

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with government agencies.

+ Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities as well as acute attention to detail.

+ Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Competencies:

Compliance Learning:

+ Quickly grasps compliance terms and industry-specific language; adept at acquiring new skills and knowledge relevant to the industry, company, product, and regulatory environment.

Critical Thinking:

+ Applies logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses in alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to complex compliance-related problems.

Decision Quality:

+ Makes sound decisions based on a balanced mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment; consistently provides accurate solutions and advice, recognized for reliable decision-making.

Deductive Reasoning:

+ Applies general rules and regulations to specific compliance challenges, producing logical and effective answers.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance:

+ Uses relevant data and personal judgment to assess whether events or processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Interpersonal Savvy:

+ Builds effective relationships at all levels within and outside the organization; adept at using diplomacy and tact to navigate high-tension situations and foster positive interactions.

Judgment and Decision Making:

+ Evaluates the relative costs and benefits of potential actions, selecting the most appropriate and compliant path forward.

Inductive Reasoning:

+ Combines disparate pieces of information to form coherent general rules or conclusions, identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.

Perseverance:

+ Approaches all tasks with energy, drive, and determination; remains committed to seeing projects through to completion, even in the face of obstacles.

Planning Accurately:

+ Effectively scopes out the length and complexity of tasks and projects; sets clear objectives, breaks down work into manageable steps, develops schedules, and assigns tasks; anticipates potential problems and adjusts; plans accordingly and evaluates outcomes against goals.

Providing Consultation and Advice:

+ Offers expert guidance and advice on technical, systems, or process-related topics, supporting management and other groups in making informed decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Currently or previously designated an Empowered Official.

+ Professional export compliance certifications (e.g., CUSECO, CCEP).

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

+ As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by _International Traffic in Arms Regulations_ (ITAR). **Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.**

+ An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and **drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis** .

**Base salary range is $111,929 - $167,893 per year.** Mid-point for the range is $139,911.

At Astronics AES, it is more typical for an individual to be hired closer to the mid-point than near the top of the range.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

**Stay Healthy** – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity

**Save for the Future** – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

**Find Balance** – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture

**Time for You** – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements

_As above_

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.