Manager – Global Trade-Empowered Official

Manager – Global Trade-Empowered Official

Requirements

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience supporting one or more of the following: Global Trade licenses, Global Trade agreements, regulatory compliance, regulatory audits and / or international business
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic business engagements, planning and execution at Mission Area or major program areas to ensure business execution, growth and compliance.
• Primary interface on interpretation of regulatory requirements or company export / import policies and procedures for specific capture opportunities.
• Work closely with internal customers to develop export and import approvals that allow for the efficient export of technology, technical data, hardware, and services.
• Contribute to preparing, submitting, tracking, obtaining, and managing from the U.S. government, all necessary export and import authorizations.
• Actively participates in selection, training, mentoring and development of GT Licensing Analyst.
• Participate in and lead special projects, cross-functional business projects and corporate projects to support business objectives.
• Support export/import compliance activities (e.g. self-assessments, internal and external audits).
• Being responsible for working with the Global Trade Manager and/or Empowered Official to develop export and import strategies for the international marketing, sales, support, offshore procurement and manufacturing of defense and dual use articles.
• Seeking Empowered Official status, if not already granted by the company.
• Leading a small team of analysts to successfully execute licensing strategies for the business.
• Developing licensing plans and provides guidance for complex licensing strategy and program planning.
• Being responsible for providing consistent interpretation under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations to Business Unit employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in the application of regulations (ITAR, EAR, Customs) in high volume environments
• Experience with Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Manufacturing Licensing Agreement (MLA) preparation/administration
• Knowledge of Export Control Reform (ECR) and familiarization with Jurisdiction Classification Assessments
• Knowledge of SNAP-R, OCR, DECCS, and/or SAP/GTS systems
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills to meet deadlines and achieve desired results
• Excellent customer relation/interpersonal skills demonstrating ability to collaborate with multiple business functions and internal customers for success
• Strong communicator with the ability to develop and deliver trainings
• Sincere interest in field of Export Import operations and its strategic impact on global success
• Advanced Degrees such as MBA, Juris Doctor