Trade Compliance Administrator

Stark Aerospace • Columbus, MS

3d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Administer export compliance activities in accordance with: U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Internation Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) U.S. Customs regulations Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements Classify products, components, and technical data under EAR/ITAR guidelines. Prepare and review export documentation including: Commercial invoices Shipper's Export Declarations (SED/EEI) Bills of lading Certificates of origin Coordinate export license applications and monitor license provisos. Conduct restricted party screenings and maintain audit-ready documentation. Work closely with engineering, supply chain contracts, and program management teams to ensure compliant shipments. Support internal and external compliance audits. Maintain export records in accordance with regulatory retention requirements. Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on trade compliance matters. Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks. Required Qualifications: Mandatory Certification: Export Customs Specialist Certificate OR Export Specialist Certificate 3-7 years of experience in export compliance, customs administration, or trade compliance within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries. Strong working knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations. Proficiency in ERP systems and export compliance software tools. Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpacked, regulated environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with defense contracts or controlled technical data. Familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications. Experience supporting government audits or voluntary disclosures. Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field. A Certified Export Specialists is preferred.

Requirements

• Mandatory Certification: Export Customs Specialist Certificate OR Export Specialist Certificate
• 3-7 years of experience in export compliance, customs administration, or trade compliance within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and export compliance software tools.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpacked, regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with defense contracts or controlled technical data.
• Familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
• Experience supporting government audits or voluntary disclosures.
• Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• A Certified Export Specialists is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer export compliance activities in accordance with: U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Internation Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) U.S. Customs regulations Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements
• Classify products, components, and technical data under EAR/ITAR guidelines.
• Prepare and review export documentation including: Commercial invoices Shipper's Export Declarations (SED/EEI) Bills of lading Certificates of origin
• Coordinate export license applications and monitor license provisos.
• Conduct restricted party screenings and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain contracts, and program management teams to ensure compliant shipments.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.
• Maintain export records in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on trade compliance matters.
• Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level