Manager Trade Compliance (Mgr Intl Trade Compliance 3) 30752

HII•McLean, VA

19d•$145,799 - $180,000

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 role leads initiatives to strengthen the division-wide trade compliance program by integrating industry and HII best practices. It provides leadership and direction for internal export and import control services, ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations across international marketing, sales, supply chain, and other business activities. This high-visibility role regularly interacts with executive management at the division and corporate levels. It 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. Regular travel to U.S. locations is required, with some international travel possible. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player who can work independently, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and apply strong program management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. A strong technical background in export and import controls and experience providing compliance support to internal business operations are required; prior program or business management experience is highly desired but not required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 6 years with a master’s degree in a related field; or 12 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
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, such as 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 solve problems with a wide range of people.
Excellent presentation, team-building, and leadership skills, with the ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.
Dynamic, self-starting approach, strong attention to detail, and ability to function 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 with the ability to obtain a Top Secret-level 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 to ensure trade compliance through gate reviews for technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits, and export/import shipments.
Maintain required 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.
Maintain awareness of current and proposed export and import regulations, laws, and policies.
Lead operational efficiency initiatives and promote the sharing of 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.