Trade Compliance Specialist II

Worker Type

Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary responsibility of the Trade Compliance Specialist II is to be a strong individual contributor to the Aero Vironment Trade Compliance function and organization. One is responsible for performing the day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with U.S. regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training and recordkeeping.

Position Responsibilities

• Export licensing and Agreements, CJ’s and AO’s – Assist in the preparation and management of U.S. Government (USG) authorization applications (BIS, DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.), for the Department of State and Department of Commerce. Assist in the preparation for Commodity Jurisdictions, advisory opinions and general correspondence.
• Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations. Maintain currency of Laws and Regulations.
• Product Classifications – Assist in maintaining accurate product Export and Import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes, etc., and maintenance of a current and robust database of all product Export and Import classifications.
• Outside TC Consultants - Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Director.
• Document retention – Maintain excellent Trade Compliance records in full compliance with USG Export Regulations.
• Attend and participate in the AV Export Compliance Council monthly meetings.
• Shipping & Receiving – Maintain an active role on export shipments. Develop a close and active working relationship with the shipping department and its personnel, to prevent Export violations. Ensure that imports are properly handled.
• Export Compliance Training – Participation in Export Training curriculum development, curriculum presentation, maintenance of company training logs.
• Assist with international visitors and travelers policies and control.
• Procedures and auditing – Maintain TC processes and procedures. Train company employees. Audit compliance to the company procedures.
• Continuous Improvements – Identify improvement opportunities and problems, then provide guidance to AV Sr. management for solutions. Implement solutions when approved by Sr. management, and report on progress.
• Support internal customers; such as, (not limited to) Contracts, Business Development, Program Management.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Other duties as assigned

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor or government entity
• Experienced in dealing with entities such as U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders
• Experienced in working with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications
• Knowledge of trade laws outside the U.S.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with direct involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures, Technical Assistance Agreements, Warehouse Distribution Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work load under moderate supervision
• Strong computer skills, with MS Office Applications:
  Word, Excel, Power Point
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance…