Manager, International Trade Compliance

Manager, International Trade Compliance

Location:

Yakima, WA;
Redmond, WA; or Valencia, CA (Full-time, Onsite)

Position Summary:

The Manager, International Trade Compliance (ITC), is a key member of the Company's ITC team and reports directly to the Senior Manager, ITC & Empowered Official. This role serves as the primary ITC focal for the Actuation Landing Gear Systems (ALGS) operating company. The Manager supports company-wide trade compliance initiatives, drives consistent application of ITC practices, and delivers high-quality customer service to internal stakeholders.

This position strengthens compliance performance through trade data analysis, knowledge of relevant regulations, and collaboration with functional leaders across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Support the organization in implementing the Company's ITC processes, procedures, tools, and best practices, ensuring trade compliance requirements are embedded within local business units.
• Partner with local functional group leaders and staff to understand and support import and export requirements.
• Support the collection of information needed to prepare export licenses and other export authorizations.
• Prepare and submit, when approved by the Empowered Official, export license applications to the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce using DECCS, SNAP-R, and Descartes OCR systems.
• Review and approve export shipments.
• Work with logistics staff to maintain import and export records in Company-approved systems.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, MRO Contracts, Contracts Administration, and Logistics to gather required import documentation for clearance and duty-mitigation activities.
• Coordinate with Company-approved import brokers to review and approve import shipments.
• Support general ITC activities, participate in regular ITC team meetings, and ensure flow-down of requirements and data across the organization.
• Conduct import post-entry audits to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
• Promptly report significant issues, potential risks, and compliance concerns to the Empowered Official.
• Review denied-party screening results and support second-level reviews as needed.
• Deliver ITC awareness training using Company-approved materials.
• Assist sites in performing product and technology classifications under the EAR, ITAR, HTS, Schedule B, and support use of Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and other Customs or trade compliance inquiries.
• Resolve denied-party data issues and support implementation of controls for engaging parties in trade transactions.
• Assist the Empowered Official and General Counsel in gathering information needed for Voluntary Disclosures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of International Trade Compliance experience. Direct experience drafting and submitting export licenses to U.S. government agencies. Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with EAR, ITAR, and U.S. Customs Regulations. Proficiency using SNAP-R, DECCS, and AES systems for export compliance activities. Experience using USCBP ACE systems to access, interpret, and download import/export data for site-level reporting.
  
  Proven Customs compliance experience, including import clearance processes, tariff classification, and duty mitigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated goal achievement capabilities. Knowledge of international business preferred. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently solve problems. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. Proficiency with MS Office products. Demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, leadership, and cross-functional partners.

Position Pay Range: $108,000 - $162,500/Annual. Hiring range and position pay range may differ, commensurate with education level, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options) Healthcare spending accounts Paid parental leave Paid/flexible time off in addition to…