Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team at Ontic's Chatsworth, CA site. Responsibilities 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. Perform Denied Party Screening (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 to ensure correctness. Audit all Import documentation to ensure Broker filed information correctly at 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 ScheduleB 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. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree preferred; alternatively, 5+ years of trade compliance experience may be considered. 5+ years of experience preparing and submitting applications for EAR export licenses in SNAP‑R. 5+ years of experience preparing and submitting applications for ITAR export licenses in DECCS. 5+ years of strong ITAR, 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 processes. Licensed Custom Broker a plus. Basic foundation in federal trade compliance and the ability to learn. Requirements This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these 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. Benefits Comprehensive medical insurance Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave Company 401(k) 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 support across our sites Commitment to development Employee referral program Compensation Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000/year, based on experience. EEO Statement Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr