International Trade Compliance Project Manager

We are seeking an International Trade Compliance Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study. In this challenging, fast-paced environment, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience to support the design and creation of the most groundbreaking aerospace and defense technologies – those that exist today and those that will shape tomorrow.

What to look forward to:
As an International Trade Compliance Manager, you will be using your skills and expertise to support the issuance of export and import policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and functional performance standards to include the requirements contained in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, Arms Export Control Act, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, US Customs regulations and certain foreign customs regulations. You’ll be responsible for developing and managing our comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and administering all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations. You’ll build key relationships with appropriate government regulatory agencies to ensure the overall success of our International Trade practices.

As an International Trade Compliance Project Manager, you’ll provide centralized leadership and management on strategic initiatives designed to enhance SNC’s trade compliance program. You will oversee improvements to our people, processes, and tools necessary for our compliance with US and international trade regulations with an emphasis on International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations. You’ll join a team of trade compliance professionals dedicated to providing best in class support to our enterprise and our customers as a part of an increasingly dynamic international trade compliance organization.

Primary Responsibilities will include:
Coordinating development, planning, and implementation of international trade compliance process improvement projects and corrective actions

Serving as primary liaison with SNC’s Enterprise Project Management Organization

Providing central management of international trade compliance tools and processes

Managing the International Trade Compliance Internal Document Library of processes, instructions, references, and templates

Providing strategic planning for long term development of SNC’s international trade compliance program

Soliciting input on best practices from USG representatives and industry organizations

Tracking regulatory landscape to identify necessary adjustments to existing process and procedures

Collaborating with enterprise functional leadership to further integrate SNC’s trade compliance program and maximize efficiencies

Managing resource allocation across internal projects

Facilitating ongoing review of trade compliance program to ensure consistency and identify best practices

As a part of the International Trade Compliance Office, you’ll be a part of SNC’s corporate team. Our Corporate Team provides the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, compliance, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Learn more about SNC’s Corporate team

Must-haves:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field of study

A higher level degree may substitute for experience

Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Passion for process and project excellence

Ability to thrive in a complex and dynamic environment

Basic understanding of ITAR/EAR concepts

Preferred:
Trade Compliance background strongly preferred but not necessary

Project management skills (planning, executing, and tracking)

Experience utilizing/managing a Global Trade Management system (e.g. OCR EASE, Amber Road)

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with process analysis, development, and implementation

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

Sierra Nevada Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

– Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran, or any other protected status

pursuant to applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.