Trade Compliance Manager

Job Title

Trade Compliance Manager / Empowered Official

Direct Hire

$110,000 - $115,000

Lead and manage export/import compliance programs for aerospace operations, serving as the Empowered Official responsible for ITAR/EAR licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk management. This role partners closely with executive leadership, engineering, and program teams.

• 7+ years of trade compliance experience
• 5+ years hands‑on ITAR & export licensing (DDTC/BIS)
• Experience with import compliance, tariff codes, and Importers of Record
• Knowledge of FTR regulations and CUI
• Drafting TAAs, MLAs, and export licenses
• Executive‑level interaction and influence
• Engineering background (nice to have)

• Act as Empowered Official approving licenses, TAAs, MLAs
• Lead ITAR, EAR, Customs, and FTR compliance programs
• Manage CTPAT program, brokers, and freight forwarders
  
  Oversee licensing via DECCS, SNAP‑R, and ACE
• Conduct compliance investigations and corrective actions
• Provide training and guidance across the organization
• Support secure government programs and controlled data (CUI)
• Communicate risks and compliance status to leadership

• CECP preferred (JD or MBA accepted)
• Strong licensing, risk management, and training experience