Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance. The Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager will be responsible for all Trade Compliance matters and manage all Trade Compliance teams within the Tactical Communications Sector of the Communication Systems (CS) segment. This role will oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the trade compliance team to accomplish all assigned responsibilities.

Coordinate with the Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic Directorates to ensure the development and execution of compliant business solutions. This includes but not limited to advising on the interpretation of USG trade laws/regulations for export approvals, training content, and requirements for the appropriate action and required documentation for the physical export and/or import of all commodities. This position must coordinate closely with other stakeholders in the pursuit of international sales opportunities.

This position reports directly to the Global Trade Compliance Segment Director of Communication Systems. Leading a team of 15, this role is on-site located in Rochester, NY.

• Supervise sector trade compliance team.
• Communicate trade requirements and status updates to division leadership and sector president.
• Implements corporate trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop effective trade compliance requirements across the Sector, act as Empowered Official on behalf of the Sector, anticipate/proactively assess compliance posture.
• Prepares, reviews, and manages export authorizations and records.
• Support and maintain a collaborative, transparent and positive culture within the TCOM sector.
• Work directly with leadership from Business Development, Program Management, Operations, Finance, Order Management, Product Line Management, Engineering and other key functions to ensure Trade Compliance strategy is built into critical business pursuits and to support business needs. Continuously improve the teams procedures to ensure critical revenue licenses are completed in satisfaction of the Segments and Sectors financial objectives.
• Ensure the timely, accurate and successful completion of all investigations and compliant reporting of all violations of USG trade laws/regulations.
• Support Compliance Assistance Visits and compliance audits to assess compliance posture.
• 20% travel domestically.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor's Degree with 12 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading a high performing team.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Minimum 5 experience with U.S. trade sanctions program to include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Ability to interpret USG laws/regulations and assess risk management aspects.
• Experience with OCR EASE.
• Must possess excellent communications skills.
• Previous assignment in military operational and/or policy positions
• Technical background.
• Background in the Foreign Military Sales program.
• Team player, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities.
• Strong people leadership skills;
  Encourages team contributions and team members to support each other.
• Communicate effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) at all levels of the organization.
• Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and procedures assignments within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and tasks assigned.

• Full Time
• 9/80:
  Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.

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Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.