Import/Export Compliance Officer
Finance, Banking & Legal · Legal Services · Compliance & Regulatory
In short
Saab, Inc. seeks a Trade Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other trade laws for global defense-related activities. Responsibilities include developing compliance programs, managing export licenses, and advising on regulations.
Responsibilities
- Implement and improve the trade compliance program, focusing on defense and Land Systems division.
- Partner with key functions to strategize and execute business objectives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on ITAR and EAR compliance.
- Support foreign technology transfer to the U.S. and favorable utilization.
- Coordinate with foreign affiliates on U.S., Swedish, and other national trade compliance requirements.
- Ensure the Company maintains required export authorizations (licenses, agreements, exemptions, exceptions).
- Serve as an Empowered Official.
- Draft export license applications, proposed agreements, and other requests.
- Submit applications through U.S. Government systems and track cases.
- Communicate with U.S. Government personnel to resolve issues and obtain authorizations.
- Ensure license provisos and conditions are communicated, understood, and followed.
- Identify applicable license exemptions and exceptions and ensure compliance with their use.
- Translate corporate trade compliance policies into local site procedures for the Land Systems division.
- Standardize trade compliance practices across locations.
- Engage with customers, partners, suppliers, government agencies, organizations, and associations on trade compliance issues.
- Monitor changes to trade laws, regulations, and guidance, and advise management on business impacts and risk mitigation.
- Support internal audits, risk assessments, and fact-finding activities related to trade compliance.
- Develop and deliver trade compliance training.
- Promote a culture of compliance and accountability.
- Develop, maintain, and update trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience with ITAR, EAR, and other applicable trade regulations, or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent.
- Experience partnering with engineering teams on USML/ECCN classification determinations and improving product marking, labeling, and related workflows.
- Currently hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a Security Clearance.
- Ability to travel 5%-10%, domestically and possibly internationally.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with classification, BATFE permanent import licensing, and the compliant shipment of explosive materials and other defense articles on the U.S. Munitions Import List.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain issues and requirements rather than simply stating them.
- Experience working with foreign entities and an appreciation of cultural differences.
- Ability to work independently as well as under direction.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform and manage multiple substantive and administrative activities concurrently.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
- 401(k) with employer contributions.
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
- Wellness and employee assistance resources.
- Employee stock purchase opportunities.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
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Company
Saab
Job Posted
4 days ago
Expires
in 2 months
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Auburn Hills, United States of America
East Syracuse, United States of America
Grayling, United States of America
Washington D.C., United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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