Director, Global Trade Compliance

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States American Bureau of Shipping Full time

The Director of Global Trade Compliance assists in creating, implementing, and maintaining a company-wide trade compliance and procedures program.

Serves as the primary point of contact for all trade compliance matters to ensure the Company’s compliance with U.S. Government Department of Defense and other agency regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC).

Additionally, the position will serve as the primary ABS contact.

What You Will Do:

Provides support to the Managers, Engineering Department staff, and Government Operations Office (GOO) to ensure compliance with trade compliance laws, regulations, and company policies.

Proactively develops, implements, and manages the Company’s trade compliance policies and partners with Company resources to build compliant business/sales and operational strategies.

Conducts or manages trade compliance investigations as applicable.

Creates and maintains processes and procedures for company ethics and compliance programs.

Routinely reviews or audits internal systems and ethics and compliance programs.

Makes recommendations for improvements or corrective action as needed.

Develops and implements procedures and controls to ensure adequate and appropriate communication and information flow throughout the global organization regarding all aspects of trade compliance requirements and processes.

Establishes proper jurisdiction and appropriate classification of hardware, software, and technology.

Functions as the Company’s designated “empowered official” per the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to provide required certifications to the U.S. State Department of Defense Trade Controls and Licensing (DDTC).

Ensures that appropriate personnel is properly registered with DDTC as empowered officials.

Interfaces with members of management, in-house counsel, Engineering, and Human Resources, as required.

Attends outside training as appropriate to maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in applicable governing laws and policies.

Maintains active and compliant engagement with key government agencies, organizations, and representatives.

Assists in reviewing and approving presentations, briefings, documents, and other information provided to foreign persons for compliance with licenses and regulations before releasing outside the company.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by a member of senior management.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent certifications, combined with training and experience relative to the knowledge and skills needed for this position.

10+ years of experience preferred

Experience preparing Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) and Export Administration Regulations Licensing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of contract law.

Broad knowledge of marine business, particularly as addressed by international conventions and codes.

General knowledge of immigration and visa matters.

Working knowledge and experience with government contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Well-versed in project management practices, particularly on government projects.

Working knowledge of U.S. export laws, regulations, and requirements.

General knowledge of international maritime regulations.

Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the ITAR, EAR and OFAC Regulations.

Professional writing and communications skills.

Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to an Executive level position. Direct reports may include Manager and/or individual Contributor.

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