Manager Trade Compliance (Mgr Intl Trade Compliance 3) 30752
About The Position
HII’s Mission Technologies Division is seeking an experienced Manager of Trade Compliance to serve as a business partner and subject matter expert for operational areas. The manager leads initiatives to strengthen the division-wide trade compliance program, applying expertise and best practices from industry and across HII. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Contracts, Pricing, and Procurement for the Mission Technologies Division and has a matrix reporting relationship to the Corporate Director of Enterprise Trade Compliance. The role provides leadership and direction for internal export and import control services, helping internal customers comply with U.S. and foreign regulations across international marketing, sales, supply chain, and other business activities. It is a high-visibility position with regular interaction with executive management at division and corporate levels. The position requires regular travel to locations across the United States, with some international travel possible, and travel may be up to 25% of the time. The successful candidate is a proactive team player who can work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong program management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are required. A strong technical background in export and import controls and experience supporting internal business operations are also required; prior program or business management experience is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant progressive experience; or a master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant progressive experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant progressive experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering export and import support services to internal customers as an enabling function for achieving business financial objectives.
- Considerable experience managing International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) licenses and technical assistance agreements.
- Ability to handle robust export situations and different types of export activity, including temporary and permanent exports.
- Proficiency in using ITAR exemptions and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) exceptions.
- Experience making commodity classification determinations.
- Knowledge of and experience with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), including product classification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to inform, present, negotiate, and problem-solve with a wide range of people.
- Excellent presentation, team-building, and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a complex, cross-functional business environment.
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and achieve commitments.
- Ability to effect and manage change.
- Strong customer engagement skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a program management or business management function.
- Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Exposure to OCR Export Automated Software Essentials (EASE) Application.
- Familiarity with customs duty-free entry programs and requirements, such as Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
- Familiarity with preparing broker instructions and Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) reports.
Responsibilities
- Establish business processes for submitting to and obtaining from the U.S. government required export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate government regulatory agencies.
- Develop operational processes that ensure trade compliance through gate reviews for technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits, and export/import shipments.
- Maintain trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Support the law department in investigating and resolving compliance issues, questions, or complaints.
- Establish and maintain training and audit programs to ensure effective internal controls.
- Monitor current and proposed export and import regulations, laws, and policies.
- Lead operational efficiency initiatives and promote sharing process improvements and best practices across the division.
- Develop and implement performance metrics for export and import processes.
- Evaluate export and import risks associated with proposals, inform cost estimates and terms and conditions, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Represent the division and participate in HII-wide councils, teams, and initiatives.
- Provide leadership and direction for internal export and import control services to support compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance plan choices
- Dental insurance plan choices
- Vision insurance plan choices
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings Plan Options (401(k))
- Financial planning tools
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth
- Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
