Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance

Role Overview

• Serves as a primary point of contact within multiple facilities for export/import transactions.
• Lead for promoting compliance with U.S. government and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Treasury
• Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) relating to the export of Company products, services, transfers of technical data, employment of foreign nationals and all other import/export licensing and compliance matters.
• Supports review of customer/supplier contracts and recommends changes or alternate language to Trade Compliance provisions to ensure Woodward’s compliance
• Leads structuring export licensing strategy through the use of licenses and agreements for complex business models.
• Supports internal Trade Compliance audits and reviews within the Business Group.
• Delivers and supports development of materials for the sites training on Trade Compliance topics.
• Performs jurisdiction and classification of products and technologies.
• Drives the processing and approval of applications for export/import licenses, commodity jurisdictions, advisory opinions, agreements (e.g., Technical Assistance Agreement, Manufacturing License Agreement, Distribution Agreement) for U.S. and international operations.
• Monitors license and agreement submissions throughout the review and approval process and resolve issues as needed.
• Support to develop, update, and implement compliance policies and procedures to address regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
• Identify potential compliance risks through thorough assessments and develop strategies to effectively mitigate those risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years equivalent trade compliance experience can be considered in lieu of the degree.
• A combination of defense industry experience with trade compliance is ideal.
• 5+ years of equivalent experience with administering the Trade Compliance program of a multinational company required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently exercise judgement for trade matters.
• Familiarity with international export regulations is helpful.
• Technical expertise regarding U.S. export laws and regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and Customs).
• Experience implementing Trade Compliance Programs.
• Working knowledge of the Commodity Control List and the U.S. Munitions List

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave