Export Compliance Lead — Aerospace & Defense

Export Compliance Manager Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight‑knit, family‑first West Caldwell, NJ, community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry‑leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary The Site ECM maintains the site's export compliance program and is responsible for all aspects of the site's export compliance activities, including adherence to Group and local policies and procedures, export licensing, auditing, training, and issue investigation, escalation and resolution. Site ECM's work closely with site leadership and the Group ECM to maintain and improve the site's compliance posture. Essential Functions Provide export compliance consultation, guidance and training in partnership with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, quality, operations, sales, contracts, HR, facilities security and others. Work closely with site leadership in a trust position to maintain and improve the site's overall compliance posture. Support group and corporate export compliance initiatives, both at the local site level and in close coordination with peers at other A&E sites. Shares experiences and collaborates across sites to improve the compliance posture of the A&E system as a whole. Participate in group‑and company‑wide calls, meetings and initiatives. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor or management. Minimum Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of export compliance, contracts management, industrial security or related field. Knowledge: Expert knowledge of relevant regulations, including those administered by U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury and Defense (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, NISPOM). Skill: Demonstrated skill to work independently and proactively and in handling multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated skill in providing training. Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Ability: Ability to work effectively across functional teams and with senior leadership. Ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into business impacts and effectively brief executive leaders. Education/Certification: BA/BS or equivalent experience. Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree such as MBA, JD or joint advanced degree. Export compliance experience in the aerospace & defense industry. Active U.S. security clearance and working knowledge of classified material handling and industrial security procedures (NISPOM) and/or prior service as Facility Security Officer (FSO) is highly beneficial. Working Conditions Standard office environment in a manufacturing company. Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail. Occasionally, visiting the manufacturing environment may require the use of safety equipment such as eye‑safety glasses, hearing protection, heel/wrist straps and others, and may cause occasional exposure to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, dust or fumes. Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds Mental/Visual: use of computer, telephone, calculator, filing cabinets. Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk Top Benefits As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy: Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year. 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crane Co