Global Trade Compliance Manager – Defense

We are seeking an experienced Global Trade Compliance Manager – Defense one of a client to join the Global Trade Compliance team and serve as an internal stakeholder dedicated to working closely with the Defense Division within the Space and Defense Group (SDG), a fast-paced, high-volume business requiring complex trade compliance review.

Job Description:

You will work directly with the Defense Division in its pursuit of both domestic and international business opportunities, developing complex trade compliance strategies and solutions. You will serve as a critical stakeholder for the business while facilitating compliance with trade-related rules and regulations. You will also serve as the liaison between the SDG Regional Trade Compliance Manager and a diverse global network of stakeholders within functions such as Business Development, Supply Chain, Contracts, Engineering, and Finance. You will drive alignment, foster collaboration, and help determine priorities and goals from the SDG Operating Group for better utilization of Trade Compliance resources. Effective communication skills and a drive to learn are essential in this role to establish priorities within the various Business Units and across the SDG Operating Group, from both U.S. and international perspectives, ensuring compliance with global Trade Compliance regulations. Ideally, you will have a strong background in both U.S. and global trade laws and regulations. Candidates with a strong U.S. Trade Compliance background who have the initiative and drive to learn Trade Compliance Rules and Regulations for other countries as needed will also be considered. You should demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and resourcefulness to ensure compliance goals are identified and achieved. You will have a hybrid work schedule at the Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY.

Required Qualifications: Typically, a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree in International Business or Global Business, trade-related certifications, and/or an Engineering degree is highly desirable./ Over seven (7) years of direct experience with export/import tasks and regulations./ Over three (3) years in program/project management./ Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a manufacturing environment./ Demonstrated familiarity, with preference for prior experience applying Trade Compliance requirements in a defense technology environment./ Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in U.S. Export/Import regulations, including, but not limited to, ITAR, EAR, ATF, and OFAC. SME international Trade Compliance experience is a plus./ Experience using ERP and trade-specific tools such as SAP, GTS, OCR EASE, SNAP-R, DECCS, and the ATF electronic submission process./ Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project/Planner, Azure DevOps/Jira), PowerPoint, and data/BI tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau)./ Proven stakeholder engagement skills across diverse cultures and time zones./ Strong speaking skills; must be able to train, listen, and educate others./ Strong documentation discipline for rigorous follow-through on issues and actions./ Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, potentially two times per month in support of the business./ Must live locally to the Buffalo, NY area to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree or certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP).

Key Responsibilities: Actively participate in business development meetings, defense strategy meetings, and senior leadership meetings, working directly with the business./ Provide guidance to the business and develop trade-related solutions to support success in pursuing various business opportunities./ Research and make recommendations on the trade parameters under which the SDG needs to conduct business in countries outside its host country./ Guide the business in complying with trade laws surrounding new locations./ Collect high-volume trade-related requirements resulting from defense meetings and discussions; prioritize requirements and review them with the Group Trade Compliance Team for timely collection of trade compliance authorizations. This will include the creation of metrics and automation./ Assist the Global Trade Compliance Director with acquisitions and divestitures./ Prioritize trade requirements with the Global Trade Compliance Director and Group Trade Compliance Manager./ Apply Trade Compliance knowledge to a defense aerospace manufacturing environment./ Obtain, facilitate, perform, document, and record commodity and technology classifications for the Defense Division using authorized systems./ Support the Global Trade Compliance Director and the Group Trade Compliance Manager with investigations, projects, and other trade-related issues as needed./ Craft and submit complex license applications/authorizations and Technology Control Plans to the U.S. government and support their implementation for the Defense Division.

Candidate Details: Experience: 7+ to 10 years/ Seniority Level: Mid-Senior/ Management Experience Required: No/ Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree/ Willingness to Travel: Occasionally