Trade Compliance Specialist

Astronics Corporation•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Test Systems is hiring a Trade Compliance Specialist to support its Orlando, Florida location. This role helps protect the company’s ability to conduct business globally by managing classification controls, export and import licensing, documentation, and related compliance risks. The Specialist works collaboratively across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, HR, and IT to develop, implement, and continuously improve the Trade Compliance Program, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance and sustainable business processes. The position oversees product and data classifications, licensing and authorization requirements, trade documentation, customs broker coordination, export-controlled data safeguards, transaction screening, and temporary export documentation. It also supports audits, training, self-assessments, corrective actions, investigations, program communications, and the integration of trade-control requirements into business processes and systems. The role exercises independent judgment in compliance matters and reports significant risks and potential violations to leadership and the corporate Director of Trade Compliance. The position is based in Orlando, Florida. Spanish fluency is a plus. Due to federal contract obligations, the role may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws; employment is contingent on authorization to access such items under applicable law. An offer is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check. The position offers a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, international trade, business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of related export or trade compliance experience and/or training.
Expertise in export control laws and regulations, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and Customs Regulations.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and cross-functional communication skills.
Project management and change management skills to administer developments within the Trade Compliance Program.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedures, contracts, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions presented orally, in writing, in diagrams, or in schedules.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications and relevant compliance and screening tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority, particularly in compliance-related matters.
Must successfully pass a drug test and background check as a condition of an employment offer.
Must be authorized under applicable law to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws if access is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace and defense industries is preferred.
ECoP EAR/ITAR Certification or coursework through the Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) is preferred.
Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Control export control classification determinations for products, export-controlled data, services, and other items intended for export or import; retain classification records indefinitely.
Control tariff classification determinations for exported and imported hardware.
Manage conditions that trigger export or import license requirements and exemption or exception determinations; prepare, submit, and manage government licenses and ensure affected employees and parties comply with their terms.
Review and correct commercial invoices, bills of lading, and customs declarations, including license numbers, export classifications, tariff codes, and destination control statements.
Control processing of Electronic Export Information through the customs ACE portal.
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to resolve shipping and clearance issues.
Manage identification, marking, security, access controls, and communications involving Export Controlled Data; screen and clear visitors requiring facility access and manage technology control measures as needed.
Screen shipments, returns, and other transactions against Restricted Party Lists, prohibited end-use and end-user requirements, boycott requests, license requirements, and transaction red flags.
Send forms and certifications to end users for authorization and compliance confirmation; determine whether end users, end uses, and destinations are eligible for export or re-export under applicable regulations.
Request additional information or clarification concerning export transactions and authorizations when necessary.
Apply for and manage ATA Carnets or other temporary export documentation for employees traveling outside the U.S. with company equipment or technical data.
Coordinate with functional partners to integrate and adapt export compliance requirements into business processes and systems.
Support customer, regulatory, and internal trade compliance audits and implementation of trade-control flow-down requirements from customer contracts and purchase orders.
Develop Trade Compliance Program training materials, determine training frequency, manage the schedule, train affected employees, and maintain training records.
Monitor regulatory changes and pursue professional development on trade compliance best practices.
Assess internal trade controls using a risk assessment matrix; communicate risks and recommendations to senior leadership and consult with the corporate Director of Trade Compliance and senior leadership on corrective actions and implementation.
Escalate material compliance risks, potential violations, and significant issues to leadership in a timely manner.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional responses to compliance issues and investigations, ensuring actions are assigned, tracked to closure, and communicated to stakeholders.
Support trade compliance development, initiatives, investigations, and audits as directed by the corporate Director of Trade Compliance; report potential violations and government communications related to investigations to that Director.
Provide regular updates on program health, project status, and regulatory changes and directives; prepare, track, and communicate trade-control performance indicators.
Support colleagues across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Finance, HR, and IT with practical, sustainable compliance practices.