Lead, Trade Compliance
About The Position
RocketForce Technologies LLC (“Rocketdyne”) is seeking an Export Officer and Customs Compliance Official (Lead, Trade Compliance) to lead trade compliance activities at Rocketdyne facilities across the United States and support program and enterprise initiatives. The role ensures compliant execution of U.S. export and import regulations in support of international business activities, including foreign sourcing, manufacturing, sales, travel, and technology transfers. The Lead serves as the primary contact for most trade compliance matters, provides strategic guidance to stakeholders, and works with Empowered Officials to facilitate timely, compliant approaches. The position is expected to develop into an Empowered Official role as a progressive growth responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and six to nine years of relevant business experience in import/export compliance, emphasizing international shipping and receiving; or a graduate degree and three to seven years of relevant business experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least eleven years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other agency regulations or rules.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform data analysis, reporting, and appropriate follow-up.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
- Ability to support business hours across various U.S. time zones.
- Ability to travel up to 20% with appropriate prior notice.
Responsibilities
- Control effective execution of the export compliance program across the Rocketdyne enterprise.
- Apply U.S. export/import and related regulations and rules, including ITAR, EAR, and CBP requirements.
- Administer Department of State and Department of Commerce licenses, agreements, exemptions, and exceptions.
- Prepare, oversee, and routinely report on export/import documentation requirements, including country of origin, shipment valuation, HTS/Schedule B, EEI filing, jurisdiction/classification, licensing determinations, authorization lifecycle, and record retention.
- Provide compliance guidance for product development, business development, contracts, and program management activities.
- Oversee restricted-party screening and resolve red flags associated with proposed transactions, entities, and individuals.
- Monitor compliance for unique import/export scenarios, including foreign visitors on site and employee international travel requirements.
- Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Support investigations of potential non-compliance and coordinate responses.
- Deliver trade compliance training and assess its effectiveness across the enterprise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
