Compliance Manager

Union Technologies•Dallas, TX

72d

About The Position

We’re looking for a proven Compliance Lead to bolster our compliance systems and manage them effectively. In this role, you’ll we are compliant across all international and domestic trade laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), US Customs regulations and other participating government agencies (i.e. FDA, FCC, ATF)
Export product knowledge in dealing with overseas product and/or technical data on state-of-the-art products
Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to perform data mining and ad hoc reporting
Basic understanding of Incoterms and Global Logistics
Ability to travel 20%

Responsibilities

The Trade Compliance Lead will prepare agreements in accordance with federal regulations to support International business initiatives, including: employment of foreign persons, manufacturing abroad, and sourcing and development relationships with foreign entities
Manage ITAR compliance across Union facilities
Interprets governmental responses and provides guidance to stakeholders
Establishes and maintains relations with corporate Global Trade Compliance to ensure the company's position on licensing and technology is conveyed, understood and accepted by US Government
Analyzes business initiatives per regulatory requirements and advises Divisional, Sector and Segment management on compliant execution of activities
Conducts training sessions for employees and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations
Develops and conducts audits of internal controls and procedures by examining artifacts to ensure compliant transactions
Supports external audits and inquiries from US governmental control agencies such as Customs, DoS and DoC through data gathering and corrective action execution
Influences product development decisions through technical jurisdictional analysis to support business strategies in a compliant manner
Act as the Empowered Official (EO), responsible for the effective and compliant execution of the division export program
Maintain, improve, and follow current published internal export compliance policies and procedures (including work instructions) to meet the requirements of corporate and departmental policy
Apply for DoS and DoC export licenses as required
Manage international agreements and licenses
Oversee division employee International Travel and foreign visitors
Supervise and mentor on-site and remote site division trade staff including Export Compliance Coordinators and Customs Compliance Officials
Approve export shipments in accordance with available authorizations
Work with internal and external service providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers
Provide strategic export guidance and advice to stakeholders (i.e. business development, program management, contracts) for direct commercial sales and foreign military sales programs
Attend Global Trade University Training and other external third-party import/export training seminars, as required
Ensure full compliance for export transactions including valuation, jurisdiction/classification, harmonized tariff classification, country of origin, execution of export license determination, the completion of export documentation, issuance of shipper's letter of instruction, filing of Electronic Export Information, and export record retention
Ensure that all requirements are met prior to the use of an Exemption under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Exception under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to include recordkeeping and reporting
Ensure restricted party screening is conducted on all export transactions, to include customers, freight forwarders, suppliers, et al. and resolve any red flags regarding proposed export activities
Verify the jurisdiction/classification of items to ensure if materials fall within the scope of ITAR and/or EAR
Understand and remain current with the provisions and requirements of L3H policies and procedures and U.S. Government Export/Import Laws and Regulations
Work cooperatively and proactively across functional areas to ensure compliance with all U.S. export laws, rules and regulations
Understand the criminal liability, civil liability, and administrative penalties for violating U.S. or Foreign Government Export/Import Laws and Regulations
Provide training to stakeholders involved in international business to increase compliance of the organization’s policies and applicable laws related to trade, exports and import compliance and monitor effectiveness of the training
Conduct periodic self-audits and implement corrective action, as required
Assist Global Trade Group with investigations of non-compliance with import/export laws and regulations
Oversee the preparation for and response to trade compliance audits conducted by corporate Global Trade Group and other external auditors.