Trade Compliance Specialist

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders. Ontic's Chatsworth, CA, site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and nine sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace.


Our team is looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist to join them. You will report to the International Trade Compliance Lead and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, CA .


To be considered for the Trade Compliance Specialist opening, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. However, in lieu of a bachelor's degree, 5+ years' Trade Compliance experience will be considered.
• 5+ years in preparing and submitting applications for EAR export licenses in SNAP-R
• 5+ years in preparing and submitting applications for ITAR export licenses in DECCS.
• 5+ years of strong International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and knowledge of Federal Trade Regulations (FTR)
• Foundational expertise with automated export system (AES) and electronic export information (EEI) filing.
• Strong knowledge of Import regulations and process.
• Licensed Custom Broker is a plus.

As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will:

• Promote and foster a safe work environment at Ontic.
• Interact with all functional areas, including Trade Compliance staff at other Ontic sites.
• Perform all related import and export activities in compliance with government rules and regulations, organizational policies, procedures, and departmental goals and objectives, with minimal supervision.
• Assist with Government Licensing applications in SNAP-R and DECCS.
• Provide status updates of trade compliance action items.
• Maintain License and export license decrement log.
• Performing Denied Party Screenings (DPS)
• Review and approve visitors and international travel requests.
• Perform timely review of shipping documents for exports to ensure all required documents are compliant prior to export.
• Audit all export documentation including EEI/AES filing was done correctly.
• Audit all Import documentation to ensure Broker filed information correctly thought customs.
• Contact Freight Forwarders to ensure we obtain a copy of the EEI filing and ensure correct information is entered on each form.
• Analyze and interpret drawings to verify and determine Schedule B Classification/Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), US Munitions List (USML)
• Complete jurisdiction classification rationale and maintain classification log.
• Maintain import and export records in accordance with Customs regulations (19 CFR 163), as well as Ontic policies and procedures.
• Perform third-party vetting of new and established vendors and customers.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000/year, based on experience

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Compensation Pay Range

$85,000 - $100,000/year, based on experience

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This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person " as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.