Senior Analyst - Trade Compliance

United Airlines•Arlington Heights, IL

About The Position

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Key Responsibilities: The Trade Compliance Specialist oversees daily execution of all United trade compliance processes and systems in order to ensure compliance with all government trade regulations, authorizations, and processes for movement of United Airlines material across international borders. The Trade Compliance specialist maintains regulatory awareness of domestic and foreign rulemaking and works with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities to design and implement compliance systems that ensure United’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate trade declaration submissions to international trade authorities. The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing direction and oversight to internal stakeholders and third party agents and brokers supporting United Airlines performance of the above activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Business, International Trade, Global Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Experience with U.S. import regulations (19 CFR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and regulations administered by OFAC
3+ years in the field of customs or international trade
Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Detail oriented
Self-motivated and improvement-oriented
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Experience with trade-related licenses and exceptions
Knowledge of ACE, DECCS, SNAP-R, and/or OCR EASE
Experience in the application of international trade-related regulations (ITAR, EAR, US import regulations) in high-volume environments
Experience with Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Manufacturing Licensing Agreement (MLA) preparation and administration
Tariff and/or export control classification ability and experience
Audit and/or investigation knowledge and experience
Global trade management software development or implementation skills Licensed Customs Broker
5+ years in the field of customs or international trade
Knowledge of, and experience in, the Aerospace or Airline industry
Ability to read, understand, and correctly apply complex regulatory text and legal rulings

Responsibilities

Execute trade-related activities leading to United’s ongoing compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations
Participate in and, where appropriate, lead projects or initiatives of varying complexities
Identify procedural improvements to United’s trade-compliance activities and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on implementation
Assist with cross-functional projects related to trade compliance activities, transactions, and obligations
Interface with regulatory authorities, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.K. His Royal Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and other regulatory bodies as required
Prepare trade-related applications, and responses to regulator requests in coordination with Legal
Generate, maintain, and monitor government import/export declarations, certifications, and accompanying other government agency (OGA) requests
Coordinate amongst the trade compliance team and with internal stakeholders to understand key business objectives and to develop import and export authorizations that allow for the efficient, timely, and compliant transfer of technology, technical data, hardware, and services
Conduct reviews and audits of United’s import and export compliance policies and procedures to maintain compliance with the latest applicable laws and regulations. Proactively identify and communicate potential gaps to the trade compliance team and recommend and implement improvements
Manage and maintain records in accordance with government regulatory requirements and internal policies
Conduct training and provide operational advice on compliant execution of trade and sanctions regulations
Track, status, and provide reports and metrics associated with trade compliance activities