Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary
responsibility of the Trade Compliance Officer is to be a strong individual
contributor to the AeroVironment organization. Responsible for performing the
day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance
program to ensure company compliance with US regulatory and internal policy
requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training
and recordkeeping.
Position Responsibilities
Export licensing and Agreements, CJ's, and AO's – Prepare, submit, and
manage export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA,
etc.), plus license and agreements management, both Department of State
and Department of Commerce. Prepare and submit requests for Commodity
Jurisdictions, advisory opinions and general correspondence.
Empowered Official – High potential to serve as an Empowered Official.
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 Leadership.
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.
Oversee 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.
International Business Development and Program Management Support –
Provide expert guidance to the Int'l BD and PM organizations in their
pursuits of capturing and performing on new business for AV. Active
participation in gated proposal process reviews during all 6 stages. This
also includes coordination necessary for Trade Show and Demo support.
Conduct contract review for trade compliance requirements.
Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special
assignments. May supervise the activities of others within the team
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or
data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field,
or equivalent is required
Minimum of 12+ years of 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
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Expert understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications
Expert knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR),
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and applicable International
regulation, with the ability to understand, interpret and communicate
compliance-related language.
Having broad expertise, uses skills to contribute to development of
company objectives
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 multitask in a fast-paced environment and work with minimal
supervision.
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
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication
skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the
team above one's own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office/remote environment (Constant)
Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and
fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
The salary range for this role is:
$101,840 - $152,760
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but
not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a
candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance
with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export
Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements
of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific
documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S.
person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent
resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or
asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S.
Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical,
dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid
holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings
please visit: https:// www. avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at https:// www. avinc.com to
learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by
celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the
leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the
team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created
the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative
vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection
in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical
missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our
customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs,
develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department
of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to
provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time,
airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and
works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the
concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be
considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical
condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee
status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.