Trade Compliance Specialist II at AeroVironment Simi Valley, CA

Job Summary Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary responsibility of the Trade Compliance Specialist II is to be a strong individual contributor to the AeroVironment Trade Compliance function and organization. One is responsible for performing the day-to-day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with U.S. regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training, and recordkeeping. Position Responsibilities Export licensing and agreements, CJ’s and AO’s – Assist in the preparation and management of U.S. Government (USG) authorization applications (BIS, DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.), for the Department of State and Department of Commerce. Assist in the preparation for Commodity Jurisdictions, advisory opinions, and general correspondence. Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations and maintain currency of Laws and Regulations. Product classifications – Assist in maintaining accurate product export and import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes, etc., and a current and robust database of all product export and import classifications. Outside TC Consultants – Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Director. Document retention – Maintain excellent Trade Compliance records in full compliance with USG Export Regulations, and attend and participate in the AV Export Compliance Council monthly meetings. Shipping & Receiving – Maintain an active role on export shipments. Develop a close and active working relationship with the shipping department and its personnel to prevent export violations and ensure that imports are properly handled. Export Compliance Training – Participate in Export Training curriculum development, presentation, maintenance of company training logs, and assist with international visitors and travelers policies and control. Procedures and auditing – Maintain TC processes and procedures, train company employees, and audit compliance to the company procedures. Continuous Improvements – Identify improvement opportunities and problems, provide guidance to Senior management for solutions, implement solutions when approved, and report on progress. Support internal customers; such as Contracts, Business Development, Program Management, and work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required. Minimum of 2–5 years overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor, or government entity. Experience dealing with entities such as U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders. Experience working with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Strong understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications. Knowledge of trade laws outside the U.S. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with direct involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures, Technical Assistance Agreements, Warehouse Distribution Agreements, and Manufacturing License Agreements. Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload under moderate supervision. Strong computer skills, with MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties. Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products. Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company. Ability to work in an office/remote environment (Constant). Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent). Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit our website. Equal Opportunity & EEO We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status. Location Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. ITAR & EAR Requirements This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or a person approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology is under its jurisdiction. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr