Global Trade Compliance Manager

Global Trade Compliance Manager

Salt Lake City UT

155-190K + Bonus + Paid Relocation

Job Description:

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager will be responsible for all Trade Compliance matters and manage all Trade Compliance teams within the Broadband Communications Systems Sector of the Communication Systems (CS) segment.  This role will oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures.  Supervise and coordinate the activities of the trade compliance team to accomplish all assigned responsibilities.  Coordinate with the Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic Directorates to ensure the development and execution of compliant business solutions.  This includes but not limited to advising on the interpretation of USG trade laws/regulations for export approvals, training content, and requirements for the appropriate action and required documentation for the physical export and/or import of all commodities.  This position must coordinate closely with other stakeholders in the pursuit of international sales opportunities.  This position reports directly to the Global Trade Compliance Segment Director of Communication Systems.  Leading a team of 8, this role is on-site located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Essential Functions:

·         Supervise sector trade compliance teams

·         Communicate trade requirements and status updates to division leadership

·         Implements corporate trade compliance policies and procedures

·         Develop effective trade compliance requirements across the Sector, act as Empowered Official on behalf of the Sector, anticipate / proactively assess compliance posture

·         Prepares, reviews, and manages export authorizations and records

·         Support and maintain a collaborative, transparent and positive culture within both the BCS sector.

·         Work directly with leadership from Business Development, Program Management, Operations, Engineering and other key functions to ensure Trade Compliance strategy is built into critical business pursuits and to support business needs.  Continuously improve the team’s procedures to ensure critical revenue licenses and CJ determinations are completed in satisfaction of the Segment’s and Sector’s financial objectives.

·         Ensure the timely and successful completion of all investigations and timely, accurate and compliant reporting of all violations of USG trade laws/regulations.

·         Support Compliance Assistance Visits and compliance audits to assess compliance posture

·         20% travel domestically

·         Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's Degree with 12 years prior export/import trade compliance experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

·         Minimum 3 years of experience leading a high performing team.

·         Minimum 5 years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

·         Minimum 5 experience with U.S. trade sanctions program to include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Preferred Additional Skills:

·         Ability to interpret USG laws/regulations and assess risk management aspects

·         Experience with OCR EASE

·         Must possess excellent communications skills

·         Previous assignment in military operational and/or policy positions

·         Technical background

·         Background in the Foreign Military Sales program

·         Team player, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities

·         Strong people leadership skills; Encourages team contributions and team members to support each other.

·         Communicate effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) at all levels of the organization

·         Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

·         Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and procedures assignments within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule

·         Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and tasks assigned.