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We have an outstanding career opportunity for aTrade Compliance Managerto join a leading Company located in the Mentor, OHsurrounding area.

The Division Trade Compliance Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the company adheres to all applicable U.S. Government laws and regulations, alongside the company'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 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.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Manages and leads division export and import compliance programs at multiple sites to ensure 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 processes, 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.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration & 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 the 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.).

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance