Export Compliance Principal Specialist

Export Compliance Principal Specialist

** Job details*
* ** General information*
* ** Entity*
* Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

** Reference number*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Performance and Support

** Job field / Job profile*
* Trade compliance and risks - Export control

** Job title*
* Export Compliance Principal Specialist

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* Employment type

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* Permanent

** Professional category*
* Professional, Engineer & Manager

** Part time / Full time*
* Full-time

** Job description*
* Job Summary:

The Export Compliance Principal Specialist will support the company's export compliance program by ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, and other global export control frameworks. The Export Compliance Principal Specialist will drive compliance strategy, manage complex regulatory changes, and serve as a subject matter expert while collaborating cross-functionally to align compliance efforts with business objectives

Essential Job Functions:

- Reviewing export documentation, including shipping records, licenses, and agreements, to ensure compliance with federal and international regulations

- Prepare and submit export license applications and other regulatory filings

- Conduct export jurisdiction and classification determinations

- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to export transactions and compliance activities

- Restricted party screening for customers, vendors, and partners

- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., sales, shipping, engineering) to gather information and ensure compliance with export policies and procedures

- Investigate potential compliance issues or violations, document findings, and support resolution efforts in coordination with management and legal

- Other duties may be assigned

Export Compliance Principal Specialist:
Will perform the above independently and recognized as a subject matter expert on the company, industry best practices and aligns compliance efforts with business objectives.

Responsibilities include:

Develop, implements, and oversee the company's compliance strategy, policies and procedures to ensure full adherence to ITAR, EAR and international trade laws; in collaboration with engineer, classify highly technical products, software, and technologies, resolving complex jurisdictional and classification issues under U.S. regulations; lead the preparation, submission, and management of strategic export licenses, TAAs/MLAs, voluntary disclosures, and other regulatory submissions; serve as the primary liaison with government agencies (e.g., DDTC, BIS, OFAC) during audits, investigations, or inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses;

conduct advanced risk assessments of export activities, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies; design and deliver comprehensive training programs for employees at all levels, fostering a culture of compliance across the organization; mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance; collaborate with leadership and business units to integrate…