Trade Compliance Specialist II

Columbus Technologies•Thousand Oaks, CA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary responsibility of the Trade Compliance Specialist II is to be a strong individual contributor to the AeroVironment Trade Compliance function and organization. One is responsible for performing the day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with U.S. regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training and recordkeeping.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required
Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor or government entity
Experienced in dealing with entities such as U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders
Experienced in working with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications
Knowledge of trade laws outside the U.S.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with direct involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures, Technical Assistance Agreements, Warehouse Distribution Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work load under moderate supervision
Strong computer skills, with MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Responsibilities

Export licensing and Agreements, CJ’s and AO’s – Assist in the preparation and management of U.S. Government (USG) authorization applications (BIS, DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.), for the Department of State and Department of Commerce. Assist in the preparation for Commodity Jurisdictions, advisory opinions and general correspondence.
Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations. Maintain currency of Laws and Regulations.
Product Classifications – Assist in maintaining accurate product Export and Import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes, etc., and maintenance of a current and robust database of all product Export and Import classifications.
Outside TC Consultants - Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Director.
Document retention – Maintain excellent Trade Compliance records in full compliance with USG Export Regulations.
Attend and participate in the AV Export Compliance Council monthly meetings.
Shipping & Receiving – Maintain an active role on export shipments. Develop a close and active working relationship with the shipping department and its personnel, to prevent Export violations. Ensure that imports are properly handled.
Export Compliance Training – Participation in Export Training curriculum development, curriculum presentation, maintenance of company training logs.
Assist with international visitors and travelers policies and control.
Procedures and auditing – Maintain TC processes and procedures. Train company employees. Audit compliance to the company procedures.
Continuous Improvements – Identify improvement opportunities and problems, then provide guidance to AV Sr. management for solutions. Implement solutions when approved by Sr. management, and report on progress.
Support internal customers; such as, (not limited to) Contracts, Business Development, Program Management.
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Other duties as assigned