Lead, Trade Compliance

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Multiple U.S. Locations

Travel: Approximately 30% Domestic

Schedule: 9/80 – Every Other Friday Off

Relocation Assistance: Available Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Lead, Global Trade Compliance – Licensingprofessional to join a major aerospace and defense organization. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a trade compliance professional with deepITAR/EAR licensing expertise and Empowered Official experiencewho is ready to influence international trade activities across a sophisticated, highly regulated enterprise. You'll work directly with business leaders, trade compliance teams and U.S. Government regulators while helping enable international business in a compliant and commercially practical way.

What You'll Do: You'll serve as a senior trade licensing resource with responsibility for: Reviewing, preparing and submittingITAR and EAR license applications Providing guidance regardingITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions Serving as anEmpowered Officialin accordance with ITAR requirements Acting as a primary point of contact with U.S. Government regulators on international trade licensing matters Managing export authorizations, DDTC notifications and regulatory reporting Reviewing international employee travel for trade compliance requirements Reviewing foreign-national visitors, restricted-party screening and required authorizations Supporting enterprise reporting, including annual sales, encryption and other regulatory requirements Developing trade compliance procedures, processes, templates and guidance Creating and delivering trade compliance training, webinars and educational programs Supporting internal monitoring, investigations and compliance outreach Partnering across business units to enable compliant international growth

What We’re Looking For: The strongest candidates will bring: SignificantITAR and EAR expertise At least 5 years of experience working withITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions Hands-on experience drafting and submitting international trade license applications Empowered Official experience, preferably within aerospace and defense Aerospace/defense licensing experience Experience interacting directly with U.S. Government regulators Strong knowledge of export authorization management and regulatory recordkeeping Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills High levels of judgment, integrity, discretion and attention to detail Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint Ability to travel domestically approximately 30% Ability to obtain aU.S. Secret security clearance Experience withOCR EASEor previous experience as a U.S. Government trade regulator is highly valued. Candidates typically will have a bachelor's degree with approximately 9+ years of relevant experience, a graduate degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or substantial equivalent professional experience. Why This Opportunity? This role offers considerably more than transactional licensing work. You'll have the opportunity to operate at the intersection ofglobal business, national security and regulatory strategy, influence enterprise trade practices, interact directly with regulators and help shape compliant solutions for complex international initiatives. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, education assistance, paid time off, parental leave and a9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off. Relocation assistance is available.