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Safran Defense & Space Inc.

Director, Trade Compliance

Safran Defense & Space Inc., Bedford, New Hampshire, us, 03110


Location:

Arlington, VA or Bedford, NH

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (DSI) delivers a wide range of solutions to meet the evolving challenges of national defense and complex space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Safran DSI operates through specialized business units dedicated to Optronics, Space Systems, Testing & Telemetry, and Assured PNT.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Director, Trade Compliance is responsible for assuring compliance with U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations pertaining to export and import compliance and with SAFRAN Group policy on export compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the Empowered Official for DSI

Research, analyze and interpret U.S. and non-U.S. international trade regulations and laws (including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Customs) and determine their effect on DSI’s operations

Work closely with DSI personnel to review international trade activity and make appropriate export license determinations. Assure that required licenses and other documents are obtained on a timely basis.

Perform regulatory analysis to determine proper jurisdiction and appropriate classification of hardware, software and technology

Review technical data proposed for export to assess technical content and make appropriate export license determination

Prepare export license applications and authorizations, including DSPs, TAAs, MLAs, CJs, and GCs

Track status of all export authorization requests from internal request to Government approval to close of license/authorization

Brief employees on license/agreement provisos/limitations

Maintain and update the Company’s export and import compliance policies and procedures

Work with Company personnel to prepare, update and maintain Technology Control Plans

Maintain complete and accurate documentation and records of export and custom related activities, including records of all technical data transfers, defense services provided, ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions used and ensure that an adequate audit trail is maintained.

Review proposed international shipments and receipt of goods, ensuring compliance with export/import regulations

Work with freight forwarder and U.S. Customs Broker to ensure that export and import documentation (e.g., shipping export declarations, AES transmissions, etc., entry documentation) are properly completed, audited for accuracy and maintained in accordance with record retention requirements.

Provide day-to-day assistance to business units on compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC and other import/export laws. Provide ongoing oversight of the company’s export activities, including self-audits, as appropriate to assess compliance.

Prepare and conduct in-house programs consistent with corporate guidance, policy and procedures and audits to assure compliance with U.S. laws and regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC

Develop training programs and maintain training records. Provide communications, awareness, and training to Company personnel.

Participate in compliance audits and/or investigations of export and import activities

Serve as focal point for DDTC, BIS and Customs inquiries

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Minimum ten (10) years of solid experience in ITAR, EAR, and OFAC compliance

Must have detailed and extensive knowledge and experience with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Customs, and other U.S. and Non-U.S. laws and regulations dealing with export, customs, and sanctions

Direct and extensive experience in Departments of State and Commerce export licenses and agreement preparation, submission, management, and recordkeeping

Direct experience with preparation of licensing for defense articles and defense technical data

Demonstrated leadership skills while having the ability to be a team player

Understanding of Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and Excel

Need ability to effectively use database programs

Must have U.S. Protected Individual status

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

Experience working at DDTC or DTSA

Experience with working in an ITAR environment

EEO STATEMENT & ACCESSIBILITY:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$145,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

Bedford, NH 03110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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