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Compliance Manager

Location : MENTOR, OH, United States

Job Family : Legal

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 11, 2025

Job ID : 60892

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At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY-

The Division Trade Compliance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division (GTFSD) adheres to all applicable U.S. Government laws and regulations, alongside Parker's own policies and the aerospace industry's standard export and import practices. This position demands a deep understanding of the import and export processes, regulatory frameworks such as Customs, ITAR, EAR, and FTR, and a keen ability to assess and manage risk. As an empowered official, the trade compliance manager is tasked with overseeing and securing necessary licenses and agreements from key U.S. Government bodies, including the State and Commerce Departments, ensuring these are executed in line with strict regulations and company standards. The role involves comprehensive oversight of GTFSD’s trade compliance program to guarantee compliant importation and exportation of hardware, technical data, and software, leading investigations into any potential regulatory breaches or policy violations and providing guidance on various trade compliance related matters such as document legends, records retention, and Deemed Exports. Additionally, the trade compliance manager serves as a mentor, offering vital export compliance training to staff within the Division to foster a culture of compliance and awareness.

Essential Functions:

+ Manages and leads division export and import compliance programs at multiple GTFSD sites to assure compliance with USG and regulations. Selected candidate will be responsible for multiple programs with high volume and complex licensing (DDTC, BIS) and technical assistance agreements.

+ Oversee GTFSD’s CTPAT Trade Compliance Program.

+ Manage customs broker and freight forwarder relationships.

+ Serves as subject matter expert and internal consultant on overall licensing and export and import process, regulatory requirements, and evaluation of risk.

+ Provides guidance and training to program and export compliance personnel on Government regulations and company policy (e.g., parts classifications, TAAs, MLAs).

+ Leads and investigates potential violations of USG export and import regulations and/or company policy.

+ Serves as Division Lead for Secure Government Programs

+ Provides support to team members as needed to ensure fulfillment of outcomes.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. Export Compliance certification preferred (e.g. Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or equivalent) unless JD or MBA.

+ 7 or more years of related experience, including 5 or more years of strong ITAR and EAR export licensing and compliance experience.

+ Experience writing and submitting technical assistance agreements (TAA) and manufacturing license agreements (MLA).

+ Experienced user of Government licensing sites (DECCS, SNAP-R) and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)

+ Ability to facilitate work within and across teams and varied functions and levels of leadership, and customer and supplier contacts.

+ Broad understanding and knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and a working knowledge of the Federal Trade Regulations (FTR).

+ Able to lead process improvements; able to oversee/conduct training and rollout efforts to institutionalize process improvements.

+ Ability to emphasize importance of export compliance practices to Division staff and leadership through effective communications and training.

+ Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Able to respond to significant inquiries from customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, or other teams.

+ Proficient with standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office), and using various reporting and operational tools (SharePoint, MS Teams, etc.).

Benefit & Retirement Plans:

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace:

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)