Trade Compliance Specialist II

** Worker Type*
* Regular

** 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…