Export Control Officer

Safran DSI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking an Export Control Officer for its Optronics business unit in Bedford, NH. This role is crucial for overseeing an effective export and import compliance program across various Safran DSI business units. The Export Control Officer will ensure all transactions comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, provide strategic guidance, and possess the legal authority to submit export authorization requests. This position requires a strong background in jurisdiction and classification, with the ability to formally communicate with U.S. regulatory agencies. The role is both transactional, involving daily imports and exports, and visionary, supporting the development of the overall compliance structure and program at Safran DSI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in ITAR, EAR, and OFAC compliance
Must have detailed and extensive knowledge and experience with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Customs, and other U.S. and Non-U.S. laws and regulations dealing with export, customs, and sanctions
Direct and extensive experience in Departments of State and Commerce export licenses and agreement preparation, submission, management, and recordkeeping
Direct experience with classification of defense articles and dual-use items with preparation of Technical Assistance Agreements, CJs, CCATS, and GCs
Demonstrated leadership skills while having the ability to be a team player
Strong communication and writing skills
Must be a US Person

Nice To Haves

Experience with OCR, SalesForce, and Descartes Visual Compliance

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Trade resource and business partner for Safran DSI’s defense business units.
Oversee all aspects of import and export regulations for growing defense sector.
Review, advise, and approve all export and import transactions executed by the Export Compliance Sr. Specialist.
Provide expert guidance to Contracts, Program Management, Business Development, Purchasing, Engineering, and HR on export compliance requirements and processes.
Work closely with DSI personnel to review international trade activity and make appropriate export license determinations.
Assure that required licenses and other documents are obtained on a timely basis.
Implement new and improved OCR software enhancements.
Conduct classification of products, technical data, and services under ITAR USML categories and EAR ECCNs.
Review engineering documentation and program requirements to validate classification decisions and determine licensing needs.
Prepare formal submissions to the U.S. Government to include CJs, CCATs, and Advisory Opinions (AOs), and General Correspondence (GCs).
Validate import documentation such as commercial invoices, HTS codes (as derived from general import compliance responsibilities), and shipping records to ensure transaction accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and freight partners to troubleshoot import issues, review documentation, and ensure timely clearance.
Review technical data that is being proposed for export to assess technical content and make appropriate export license determination.
Work with Company personnel to prepare, update and maintain Technology Control Plans.
Work with freight forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker to ensure that export and import documentation (e.g., shipping export declarations, AES transmissions, etc., entry documentation) are properly completed, audited for accuracy and maintained in accordance with record retention requirements.
Develop training programs and maintain training records.
Provide communications, awareness, and training to Company personnel.
Participate in compliance audits and/or investigations of export and import activities.