Global Trade Controls Specialist - Millennium Space Systems

Global Trade Controls Specialist – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

The Global Trade Controls Specialist will be responsible for complying with the company’s export and import compliance program and working closely with the company’s Global Trade Controls (GTC) manager and Boeing counterparts. The candidate will be an integral part of the GTC team and will assist the organization with various GTC responsibilities, including jurisdiction and product classifications, supplier reviews, access requests, and process improvement.

This position is onsite at our El Segundo, CA office.

Internal job title:
Trade Controls Specialist. This level is Level 3.

• Process supplier requests, denied party screenings (DPS), visitor approvals and technical data reviews.
• Conduct jurisdiction, product classification and HTS/Schedule B for products, software, and related technology.
• Consult with internal and external business partners to ensure the smooth and compliant handling of all aspects of the company’s international efforts.
• Communicate procedural changes via email, through training and other communication vehicles.
• Develop and conduct audits of internal controls and procedures by examining artifacts to ensure compliant transactions.
• Support external audits and inquiries from US governmental control agencies such as Department of State (DoS) and Department of Commerce (DoC) through data gathering and corrective action execution.
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) with comprehensive knowledge of job area.
• Communicate within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Make significant improvements in processes or systems.
• Frequently provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the company within area of expertise.
• Educate others on GTC practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the GTC manager.

• Minimum 5 years related work experience (e.g., export and import controls, supplier reviews, etc.).
• Knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and phone etiquette.
• Able to work within a team and foster teamwork and trust from both external and internal customers.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

• Bachelor’s degree or certification.
• Background in import/export regulations, compliance, classifications, licensing and exemptions, commodity jurisdiction requests and technology control plans.
• A technical background for jurisdiction and classifications in hardware, software, and technology.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
• Role requires ability to work across multiple functional departments/organizations.

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a drug‑free workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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