Trade Compliance Specialist I
About The Position
Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Trade Compliance Specialist I for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position supports the Trade Director and Manager in implementing and maintaining U.S. export and import controls, including ITAR, EAR, customs regulations, and embargo requirements. The role advises internal business units on regulatory obligations and coordinates the preparation and submission of required licenses, agreements, and permits. Responsibilities also include reviewing and facilitating the export and import of goods, maintaining compliance records and metrics, and supporting compliance monitoring activities such as self-assessments, audits, and investigations. In addition, the position supports local trade compliance training needs, implements related business processes and tools, participates in trade compliance projects, and maintains awareness of international activities—including marketing, trade shows, technical publications, business development, and procurement—to ensure adherence to applicable trade regulations.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of trade experience and/or trade compliance related positions
- Ability to work with moderate supervision and function well in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to apply basic trade compliance principles and concepts
- High attention to detail and consistent quality and follow through on assigned tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Willing and able to travel up to 15% as needed
Responsibilities
- Facilitate DRS business by assisting with implementing and maintaining internal export/import controls to ensure compliance with U.S. government export/import regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Economic Embargo Regulations, and Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War Regulations
- Support Trade Manager or Group Trade Director by communicating advice and guidance on the application and implementation of U.S. Government export/import regulations to the internal business unit
- Coordinate with Trade Manager or Group Trade Director and various local functions in obtaining, maintaining and monitoring the necessary U.S. Government export/import licenses, agreements, permits, certifications and technology release determinations
- Coordinate implementation of business processes, procedures and tools to ensure compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and Company policies
- Review and process transactions relating to the export/import of goods and provide support in the movement of goods
- Provide reports and updates metrics pertaining to various elements including compliance of the export/import processes
- Maintain export/import files and records in accordance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and Company policy
- Assist in collection of local training needs as it relates to export/import requirements and provide this data to Trade Manager or Group Trade Director
- Support export/import compliance monitoring activities (e.g. self-assessments, internal audits, external audits)
- Support investigations and other compliance matters
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Participate in business and corporate projects focusing on trade compliance
- Maintain awareness of all international activity, including marketing, trade shows, publishing of technical papers, business development, and procurement
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- competitive salaries
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
