Export Compliance Sr Manager

Airbus•Bingen, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is searching for an Export Compliance Senior Manager to join our Aerovel team in Bingen, WA. In this role, you will have management and oversight responsibility for the company’s export compliance activities. This involves export controls, licensing, screening processes and related systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, those administered by U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). You must have a strong knowledge of all aspects of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), OFAC regulations, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and US Customs regulations. You will also oversee and maintain a Local Compliance Program (LCP) designed to ensure compliance with the broader Airbus Americas, Inc. Export & Trade Compliance Internal Control Plan and the Airbus SE export control directives and methods related to U.S. export and trade controls. Meet The Team: The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea. Your Working Environment: Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer! How We Care For You: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline such as international trade management, international business, trade compliance, or engineering from an accredited educational institution or equivalent experience (4 years).
Eight (8)+ years of experience in export/import management, logistics, international trade, or related areas.
Strong working knowledge of DECCS, SNAP-R, and ACE.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective and efficient tailored training to a diverse set of internal and external customers.
Skills to achieve independent research and analysis of issues, and provide related clear and understandable guidance to client representatives regarding potential legal risks.
Business acumen, including a well-developed understanding of the business model and associated risks, so that alternative approaches may be considered, developed and implemented.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, G-suite, ERP program
20% Domestic and International travel expectation
US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

MBA or JD
Minimum four (4) years of experience managing an export and trade compliance program
Experience in the aerospace and defense industry in an export control or compliance position is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Export Control Management: 45% Serve as an Empowered Official and DECCS Administrator and manage the Aerovel’s SNAP-R and ACE accounts; assist in management of the Part 122 and 129 Registration. Provide day-to-day operational export and trade regulation guidance and support to company personnel for proposed exports, re-exports, deemed exports, management of controlled data and other activities, including jurisdiction and classification determination, screening all parties to transactions, and conducting licensing analysis. Manage and monitor areas of trade compliance risk based on the company's activities and provide periodic reports to program and functional leadership regarding concerns. Integrate trade compliance requirements into the company operations by working with operational and functional support staff to understand trade compliance requirements inherent in their activities and document those requirements in areas such as release and protection of technical data/controlled technology, purchase of controlled items, performance of services, international travel, visits to company facilities, employment of non-US persons, and shipping/receiving. Prepare, submit, and track ITAR export and temporary import licenses applications, Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, retransfer requests, commodity classification and jurisdiction requests, and other export control documentation; communicate status proactively with company personnel; provide license training to company personnel and ensure required recordkeeping and appropriate license documentation. Prepare, submit, and track EAR export license applications, use of license exceptions, commodity classification requests as needed, and other related documentation; communicate status proactively with company personnel; provide license and exception training to company personnel and ensure required recordkeeping and appropriate license documentation. Provide guidance and transactional review of export shipping documentation to ensure proper Schedule B codes, ECCNs or USML Categories and license numbers are used and referenced; coordinate as needed with Procurement and freight forwarders. Review and revise export compliance terms in contractual documents to meet Airbus standards. Collaborate with Information Technology department and Security to ensure proper data protection (Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) knowledge preferred).
One Roof Focal Point for Harmonization and Standardization: 25% Develop and maintain a local compliance program in compliance with the One Roof Export & Trade Compliance Internal Control Plan, the Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Local Control Plan and to ensure compliance with the Airbus SE export control directives and methods. Manage processes with suppliers and partners (e.g., joint ventures or teaming agreement counterparties) to ensure their licensing activities adequately support Airbus SE entities and programs.
Training and Audits: 25% Track and manage the delivery of training to company employees in coordination with the Sr. Director for Export and Trade Compliance at Airbus Helicopters, Inc. on compliance with U.S. export and trade compliance regulations, including focused education and training for applicable functional support staff and export license and agreement training for business line and program personnel. Develop, conduct, and manage audit plans and audits of operating locations in coordination with the One Roof Export & Trade Compliance Team and assist with development, implementation and monitoring of remediation plans. Conduct, review and provide feedback on investigations of potential violations of company policies relating to compliance with export and trade sanctions regulations; determine root cause of issues and develop filing documents; implement, maintain and track corrective actions in full coordination with the Sr. Director for Export and Trade Compliance at Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
Additional Responsibilities: 5% Other duties as assigned related to Export and Trade Compliance, Security collaboration and Controlled Unclassified Information.