Trade Compliance Specialist

Position Title: Trade Compliance Specialist

Department: Trade Compliance

Reports to: IDD General Manager

Pay : $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

About IDD Aerospace : IDD Aerospace is a subsidiary of the Safran Group, an international company with presence in the Puget Sound area and around the United States. IDD Aerospace designs and manufactures light plates, integrated switch panels, and control panel assemblies used on the flight decks of commercial and military aircraft. We are an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and products in the industry. IDD Aerospace is a diverse workplace that values active involvement and creativity. We sincerely hope you will take pride in being an important part of IDD Aerospace 's success.

What You Will Do :

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the company’s global compliance program by adherence to U.S. export controls and U.S. Customs import requirements, as well as applicable international trade regulations. This includes the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations (Title 19 CFR), and other relevant global export and import control frameworks.

The Trade Compliance Specialist manages the company trade compliance program, drives compliance strategy, manages complex regulatory changes, and serves as a subject matter expert while collaborating cross-functionally to align trade compliance efforts with business objectives and operational needs. The position will also report to the Export Compliance Manager for Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics Business Unit.

Please note that this is a regulatory compliance position, not a shipping and logistics position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and development of the export compliance program.
• Reviewing export documentation, including shipping records, licenses, and agreements, to ensure compliance with federal and international regulations.
• Make license determination and strategy decisions.
• Prepare and submit export license applications and other regulatory filings.
• Conduct export jurisdiction and classification determinations.
• Conduct HTS classification determinations – can be learned on the job.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to export transactions and compliance activities.
• Restricted party screening for customers, vendors, and partners
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., sales, shipping, engineering) to gather information and ensure compliance with export policies and procedures.
• Investigate potential compliance issues or violations, document findings, and support resolution efforts in coordination with management and legal.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, International Relations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years’ related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience in export compliance is required.
• Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience in HTS classification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR, EAR)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with export compliance software (e.g., QAD, SAP, or similar tools)
• Demonstrated project management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

• Integrity
• Judgement and problem solving
• Leadership
• Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to summarize complex information.
• Analytical thinking
• Dependability
• Planning, organization, and prioritizing
• Ability to train and influence stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

Office environment. Requires sitting, standing, walking, and use of computer equipment. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Travel required approximately 20-25%, including international. May require coordination with international teams across multiple time zones.

Accountability:

This position is under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by Title 22 of Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance