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Req. Number

25-572

Job Description

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems ( https://www.mrcy.com/) is a global technology company that provides mission-critical processing to the edge, making advanced technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. We are pioneering a next generation defense electronics business model specifically designed to meet the current industry's current and emerging technology needs. The size and makeup of our organization enable forward thinking, entrepreneurial professionals thrive and prosper.

The Mercury Trade Compliance department is an important piece of the international business execution. The Principal Trade Compliance Specialist will be part of a distributed team of trade compliance professionals strategically located throughout Mercury's organization in order to partner with all business functions in a manner that achieves the highest standards of regulatory compliance and the individual objectives of the business. The Trade Compliance department consistently works with Mercury business teams to implement the compliance program, determine risks associated with international commerce, and business operations. The ideal candidate will be someone who likes to take on challenges such as contributing to the building of a maturing compliance organization and having influence in how it is done.

Job Responsibilities :

+ Understand export regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) with the ability to quickly locate and interpret requirements to provide solutions to issues in creative and effective ways.

+ Perform classification determinations (ITAR, EAR, HTS, and Schedule B).

+ Interpret export regulations to determine appropriate export authorizations and ability to complete (draft, submit, validate) applicable authorizations accurately, consistently & autonomously, including training appropriate business personnel of approved scope.

+ Draft, Submit and Manage export authorizations under the ITAR and EAR.

+ Proficient and consistent application of reviewing & approving transactions in accordance with existing export authorizations.

+ Work with established Customs Broker(s) to assist with the clearance of imported goods by interacting with appropriate business functions to ensure compliance with U.S. import laws.

+ Work with senior personnel in the review and investigation of incidents and escapes to resolve compliance matters.

+ Understand the interrelationships of different business functional disciplines and the applicable touch points with Trade Compliance.

+ Proficient understanding and compliance with departmental standard operating procedures.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

+ Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related work experience; OR 12+ years of relevant work experience with no Bachelor's degree

+ Experience with U.S. Department of State DECCS system and U.S. Department of Commerce SNAP-R system

+ Experience with Microsoft software (Office, SharePoint, and Teams)

+ Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

+ Proficient ability to apply regulatory concepts to daily work autonomously

+ Ability to travel as needed to various sites. Initially travel is up to 30% to visit sites, then will be on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications :

+ Experience with OCR EASE Global Trade Management Software

+ Master's degree is preferred

Job Location :

This position is hybrid and requires the candidate to live in a commutable distance to one of the following Mercury Systems sites:

+ Andover, MA

+ Hudson, NH

+ Huntsville, AL

+ Chantilly, VA

+ Phoenix, AZ

+ Alpharetta, GA

Physical Demands/Working Conditions : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

+ Ability to accommodate domestic travel as prescribed

+ Ability to perform routine clerical tasks including lifting up to 25lbs.

+ Ability to work non-standard hours to support business needs

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

* the role and related responsibilities;

* prior work experience;

* education, training, skills and certifications;

* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;

* geographic location; and

* alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);

* health, life and disability insurance;

* company-paid holidays and time off;

* 401(k) retirement plan;

* discounted employee stock purchase plan;

* tuition reimbursement; and

* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about Why Mercury? (https://www.mrcy.com/careers/) , or visit the Mercury Community (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercury-systems/life/) or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs (https://www.mrcy.com/company-overview/facts-at-a-glance/)

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

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