Export Compliance Manager

Crane CompanyFort Walton Beach, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Export Compliance Manager at our Fort Walton Beach, FL location. About Crane: 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). Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!

Requirements

  • 5+ years of export compliance, contracts management, industrial security or related field.
  • Expert knowledge of relevant regulations, including those administered by U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury (ITAR, EAR, OFAC).
  • Demonstrated skill to work independently and proactively and in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
  • 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.
  • BA/BS in related area or equivalent experience.
  • Possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one within 4 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to assist the site’s Facilities Security Officer with responsibilities defined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
  • Prior experience as Facilities Security Officer (FSO), or Alternate (AFSO), or experience in a supportive role of either one.
  • Export compliance or industrial security experience in the aerospace & defense industry, and/or military experience.
  • Broad knowledge in IT systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • 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, ensuring alignment with corporate and group policies
  • Support group and corporate export compliance and facilities security initiatives, both at the local site level and in close coordination with peers at other A&E sites. Share experiences and collaborate across sites to improve the compliance posture of the A&E system as a whole
  • Act as a subject matter expert on export compliance, providing timely and accurate advice to internal stakeholders on export classifications, licensing, and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
  • Develop and implement site-specific export compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions in alignment with corporate guidelines
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations
  • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor, Facility Security Officer, or management

Benefits

  • Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
  • 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 11 paid holidays per year.
  • 401k plan with company match
  • eligible after 6 months of employment
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