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KnowHireMatch · 2 months ago

Sr Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

KnowHireMatch is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance to lead compliance efforts in the Broadband Communications Systems Sector. This high-impact leadership role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, and advising senior leadership on risk and strategy.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of approximately 8 Trade Compliance professionals, fostering a culture of regulatory excellence, accountability, and continuous professional development

Serve as the officially designated Empowered Official (EO), legally authorized to sign export license applications and approvals, while maintaining the independent authority to inquire, verify, and ultimately refuse any transaction deemed non-compliant

Drive the proactive assessment of the Sector's trade compliance posture, ensuring the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) is robust, current, and aligned with corporate risk tolerance

Communicate trade requirements, regulatory changes, and compliance status updates effectively to division leadership and cross-functional executive stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Business Development)

Develop, implement, and enforce the overarching Trade Compliance strategy, policies, and procedures (ITAR, EAR, OFAC) to enable global business objectives while maintaining zero-tolerance compliance standards

Serve as the Sector's expert authority on the interpretation of US Government trade laws and regulations, providing timely, actionable advice to Business Development, Program Management, Operations, and Engineering teams on export controls, technology transfers, and the physical movement of defense articles

Coordinate closely with Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic Directorates to ensure the implementation of compliant and business-enabling solutions across the global supply chain

Advise on international sales and capture opportunities, embedding compliance requirements into the earliest stages of contract pursuit and program execution

Oversee the preparation, review, submission, and management of all required export authorizations and records, including licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) determinations

Streamline and optimize critical licensing procedures (including ITAR, EAR, and CJ determinations) to directly support and accelerate program revenue and financial objectives

Lead and oversee all internal compliance investigations and ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of any potential violations of USG trade laws/regulations to senior management and regulatory agencies

Manage and lead all internal and external trade compliance audits, including government Compliance Assistance Visits (CAVs), providing expert guidance on compliance assessment and remediation plans

Ensure rigorous recordkeeping standards are met for all trade compliance documentation as required by the ITAR and EAR

Qualification

ITAR expertiseEAR expertiseOFAC complianceTrade compliance strategyCompliance software proficiencyLeadership experiencePeople leadership skillsWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

Education: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of related experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience. (In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of related experience is accepted)

Regulatory Expertise: Minimum 5 years of extensive, hands-on expertise with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Sanctions Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience with the U.S. trade sanctions program, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Leadership: Minimum 3 years of experience leading and developing a high-performing team (people management)

Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance is required

Preferred

Proven experience in a Defense contractor or aerospace company environment

Expertise with Category 11 classifications and advanced export control issues

Demonstrated ability to interpret and translate complex USG laws/regulations into practical, company-wide risk management strategies

Proficiency with industry-standard compliance software (e.g., OCR EASE or similar GTC management systems)

Familiarity with the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program and related regulations

Exceptional people leadership skills, a proactive and organized mindset, and the ability to manage competing, shifting priorities in a high-pressure environment

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization