Senior Export & Trade Compliance Manager

Job Description

**100% Onsite in Glendale, AZ; Boca Raton, FL; and Herndon, VA - No Hybrid or Remote**

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Job Summary:

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The Senior Export& Trade Compliance Manager provides essential operational and administrative supportto the U.S. Export Compliance team. This individual serves as a primary point of contact for routine export activities, acting as a critical liaison between internal business functions and the Export Control team.

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The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactivemulti-tasker who thrivesin a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of daily responsibilities ranging from real-time transaction screening and document control to long-term project support while ensuring the business remains in full alignment with EAR regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can pivot quickly between administrative tasks and regulatory research without losing accuracy or momentum.

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Primary Responsibilities:

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• Routine Compliance & Tactical Execution:
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• Screening &Due Diligence: Execute daily Restricted PartyScreening (RPS) for suppliers and partners using compliance screening tools; document and archive all results.
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• ShipmentClearance: Act as the first line of defense for shipment holds; track down missing export elements (e.g., End User Statements, ECCNs) and supportcompany sites to ensure outboundflow.
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• EEI & ACE Management: Review Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings againstcommercial invoices for accuracy; resolve filing discrepancies.
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• Licensing &Regulatory Support
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• Application Support: Assist Senior Managersin preparing and submitting export license applications via SNAP-R and monitoring license status.
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• Jurisdiction & Classification: Support the Commodity Classification (CCATS) process by reviewing supplier data and maintaining the master classification database.
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• Exemptions &Exceptions: Ensure all recordkeeping requirements are met prior to the use of EAR Exceptions.
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• Data Management & Internal Communications
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• Digital Ownership: Full ownership of the Export Control internal documentation; ensure all policies, forms, and updates are current.
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• Information Architecture: Lead the migration of historical compliance data into organized drive structures.
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• New Hire and Candidate Screening:
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• Manage routine onboarding for new personnel, including providing ExportControl new hire orientations.
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• Process Secure Hiringalerts and conductnecessary screening of candidates.
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• Subsidiary Responsibilities
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• Multi-Entity Coordination: Act as a tactical resourcefor company subsidiaries, assisting in the alignment of their local processes with the central requirements.
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• InternalControls Assessment: Assist in the collection, organization, and auditingof evidence requiredto achieve and maintain internal controls across all U.S. sites.
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• Site-Specific Troubleshooting: Provide administrative supportto Export Pointsof Contact (EPoCs)at company sites, helping to resolve daily shipping holds and regulatory queries.
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• CorporateMandate Execution: Support the rollout of corporate-led compliance initiatives, ensuring that policies are effectively communicated and implemented across all business entities in the perimeter.
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• Tracking, Reporting & Auditing :
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• Compliance Logs : Maintain a dailyTechnology Transfer Log and the Master Trackerfor Government Inquiries.
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• EPoC Coordination: Manage the Export Point of Contact(EPoC) roster, identifying gaps and ensuringall sites have nominated representatives.
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• Regulatory Intelligence: Conduct routine researchinto BIS, OFAC,and DDTC enforcement actions (specifically aerospace trendsin China/Russia/Iran) and draft executive summaries for leadership.
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• Recordkeeping: Maintain rigorous audit trails for all classifications, licenses, and shipmentsin accordance with U.S. Government regulations.
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• Training & Logistics:
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• Program Coordination: Manage the logistics for site-wide trainingsessions (HRBP, Procurement, Engineering), including scheduling, invitations, and attendance tracking.
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• Meeting Management: Setagendas for monthlycompliance calls and record actionable minutes to drive project completion.
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Additional Responsibilities:

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• Other duties as assigned:
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Qualified Experience and Training:

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Education:

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Required:

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• Bachelor's degree or 4 additional years of experience in Aerospace/Defense.
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Preferred:

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• High school diploma or GED.
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Experience:

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Required:

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• 8 years of experience in export compliance, international logistics, or a paralegalrole within a highly regulated industry (Aerospace/Defense preferred).
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Licensure/Certifications:

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Required:

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• none Preferred:
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• Licensed Customs Broker
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Travel Required:

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• 10% Domestic
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Citizenship:

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• Authorized to work in the US, able to work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship.
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Clearance:

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• None.
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Qualified Skills:

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Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

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Required:

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• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage high-volume administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
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Communication Skills:

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Required :

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• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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• Ability to defend compliance values professionally when interacting with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
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Technical Systems Proficiency:

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Required:

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• Proficiency with OCR or similar GTM software, ACE/AES, and SNAP-R. High proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Sites, Drive).
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Level of Decision Making:

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• This role must be able to make operational, tactical& strategic decisions that impact the trade controls compliance of each transaction.
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Direct Reports:

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• None.
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Physical Requirements:

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• Onsite: 100% in Glendale, Arizona; Boca Raton, FL; or Herndon, VA - No Hybrid or Remote
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• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports, and engineering drawings. Daily
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• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
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• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliverinformation and participate in communications. Daily
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• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter buildingfloors and internaldoors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
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• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Minimally
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• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Minimally
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• Pushing / Pulling:able to push and pull small officefurniture and some equipment and tools. Minimally
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• Sitting: able to sit for long periodsof time in meetings, workingon the computer.Daily
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• Squatting / Kneeling:able to squat or kneel to retrieveor replace items stored on low shelving.Minimally
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• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Regularly.
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• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Very minimal amount if at all.
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