Trade Compliance Specialist

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

The Export and Trade Compliance Specialist supports the trade compliance department relating to policy and procedure maintenance, training, management of licenses and other authorizations, and filing obligations under the U.S. export regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC).

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Trade Compliance Administration: 70%

• Support trade compliance personnel regarding proposed exports and activities, including jurisdiction determination, classification, licensing requirements, and exemption or exception applicability, screening parties to transactions against denied parties lists, creating and submitting applications, technical assistance agreements, and other export control documentation, as necessary, and administer and oversee compliance with conditions and provisos of such authorizations.
• Support the trade compliance team with export and import shipping documentation, including HTS/Schedule B classification of ECCNs or USML Categories, license numbers, or exemption documentation; and file or cause to be filed any for export licenses through SNAP-R and DECCS, filing ACE Electronic Export Information records, creating commercial invoices, decrementing licenses, and maintaining export records.
• Assist in managing the company's SNAP-R and ACE accounts, including monitoring of licenses and authorizations, tracking license conditions compliance, and submission of reports as required by the relevant U.S. government agency.
• Work with external customers, vendors, freight forwarders, custom brokers, government agencies, and other functions to support compliance, as directed.
• Review and approve affiliate visit requests relating to the potential transfer or export of export-controlled information.
• Maintain and grow knowledge of regulations applicable to U.S. export, import, and trade sanctions regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of company procedures and instructions designed to support compliance with U.S. export, import, and trade sanctions regulations.

1. Training, Audits, and Investigations: 30%

• Support the trade compliance management team in delivering, tracking, and monitoring training related to compliance with U.S. export, import, and trade sanctions regulations, including focused training to applicable functional support staff, and export license and agreement training to business line and program personnel.
• Assist with internal investigations and compliance assessments, M&A due diligence, and internal and external audits, as assigned.

1. Other Duties as Assigned: 10%

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate discipline such as international business, management, or engineering. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education

Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of 1-3 years' experience in international trade compliance
• Experience with a defense-related company in an export control or compliance position is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Strong working knowledge of the ACE, SNAP-R, and DECCS tools
• Strong knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations
• Solution-oriented issue-spotting, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Must possess proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office

Travel Required:

• 5% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Must be a US Person, as defined by the US export control regulations, and eligible to receive and handle controlled unclassified information

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Determine authorization requirements- support preparation and submission of export licenses to the U.S. government
• Decision-making on denied party screening
• Support and participate in assessments/audits
• Support determination of export jurisdiction and classification of hardware, software, and technology

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• This position requires an ability to work in a highly dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Be a trusted partner by deploying clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication to guide the business to integrate compliance into daily business operations.
• Work with the trade compliance management team to ensure export control is involved early and as needed as the business lifecycle progresses to avoid unnecessary blocking points later in the program execution.
• Ensure the company maintains records of hardware and technical data exports and files Electronic Export Information as required.

Nature of Contacts:

Involved Communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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