Trade Compliance Manager

At
American Rheinmetall Munitions
, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers critical lethality capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are a leader in the design, development and production of critical Soldier lethality solutions including large and medium caliber ammunition families, long-range artillery, and mortar and infantry systems. We are dedicated to supporting today's highest military modernization priorities and committed to delivering unmatched advancements in munitions technologies that empower and protect the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we've invested to increase production capabilities by building a new facility and opening two new production lines to support current and future programs as we continue to grow our business and execute our goals. If you're interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

We are looking for a qualified Trade Compliance Manager to join our team in our new Vienna, Virginia office to support cross-functional teams with import and ATF compliance matters. If you have five years' experience in these areas and some knowledge of FAR/DFAR along with a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, we invite you to click the apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Minimum salary starting at $150K, hybrid schedule 3 days/week onsite

• Prepare, submit and administer Department of State & Commerce licenses and agreements, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms & Explosives Import Permits. Provide document submittal status to colleagues within the company.
• Function as a liaison between Shipping/Purchasing, Foreign Party and/or U.S. Government to ensure paperwork meets all regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and resolve matters pertaining to export/import shipments that are held/seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and DFAR/FAR record keeping requirements
• Support company internal compliance programs including training and audits
• Responsibility as the Empowered Official for all license and registration requirements with the US Department of State and authorization to sign and process license applications on behalf of the company based on understanding the provisions of the ITAR. Also responsible for registration and license/permit requirements of other U.S. government regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance with international regulation (e.g. German War Weapon Control Act) following appropriate guidance from the responsible Rheinmetall Group export control officers abroad.
• Interface with foreign companies and U.S. government license review agencies to complete and process export transactions, track the status of required licenses and agreements
• Plan, negotiate, and coordinate international and national transportation to optimize terms and meet company needs
• Review and approve foreign visitor and international travel authorizations. Provide guidance on what data is allowed to be presented to the foreign visitor and what restrictions may apply.
• Facilitate implementation of new company policies

• Stay abreast of regulatory updates and changes as they affect compliance requirements in all areas noted above.
• Provide training & regular communication to employees to ensure compliance with export control, contract administration and security requirements, and additional training as needed based on updated laws and requirements.
• Ensure responsiveness to any audit or investigation findings and recommendations and report those to the Rheinmetall Weapons & Ammunition Division Compliance organization.
• Serve as point of contact for third-party management and risk-based due diligence & monitoring aligned with the Rheinmetall Weapons & Ammunition Division Compliance organization.
• Develop, write, implement and update formalized policies and…