International Trade Compliance Program Lead

Description

Are you searching for meaningful work in international trade compliance?

Are you passionate about ensuring that U.S. technology is properly protected?

Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge innovations and emerging technologies?

If so, we re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

Join our team of experienced professionals working together to support one of the country’s premier research laboratories to think boldly and support the nation on critical national security space and national health missions. We are seeking an International Trade Program Lead with expertise in International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) licensing and compliance. The position will report to the International Trade Compliance Office (ITCO) Section Supervisor who oversees the trade compliance program, within the Office of General Counsel (OGC).

As the Trade Program Lead, you will support the mission areas by managing and evaluating jurisdiction, classification and specially determinations of hardware, software, technical data, and services enumerated under ITAR, EAR, and Customs Regulations. Accurate classification decisions will enable the development of appropriate defense and commercial import and export authorizations. This position is responsible for reviewing program and project proposals, contracts, and subcontracts, as well as determining licensing and compliance requirements associated with the various foreign interaction activities.

The role includes recommending import/export contract clauses that enable ITAR and EAR exemptions, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs).

The Trade Program Lead must understand the operational needs of the mission areas and coordinate with ITCO on all operational aspects of the international programs being managed. Serving as the primary point of contact for the mission areas on trade licensing and compliance matters, the Trade Program Lead will provide first-level triage, work with staff to determine appropriate trade authorizations, and guide staff on various import/export forms and recordkeeping requirements.

The mission areas will support the Trade Program Lead by integrating this individual into Sector/Department activities, including regular mission area meetings, project meetings, engagements, and daily work. Beyond communicating trade compliance requirements through these forums, the Trade Program Lead must develop a solid understanding of the various technologies within the mission area to address effectively domestic and international trade compliance needs.

This role is for an experienced International Trade Compliance (ITC) professional who will oversee export and import activities for designated programs.

As the International Trade Program Lead, you will...

• Understand and train program management and project technical staff on the Order of Review process for the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce.
• Actively engage as a business partner with Program Management and Mission Area leadership.
• Be sought after as the Mission Area international licensing and compliance subject matter expert (SME).
• Demonstrate ability to act as consultant and trusted advisor to program management.
• Demonstrate proficient technical knowledge of various trade regulations.
• Know and understand business plans and strategies.
• Function as professional authority and consultant, providing expert analysis of governmental export/import regulations, laws and requirements and interpretation of their interrelationships with specific and general activities.
• Apply your knowledge of parts, components and systems as delineated in the ITAR and EAR.
• Interact with program team personnel to understand products, software, technology, and services utilized in the mission area business segments.
• Be responsible for the preparation, implementation, and modification of export license applications, TAAs, MLAs, and exemption/exception usage to support program execution and new business opportunities.
• Provide focused training and guidance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of approved export/import…