Trade Compliance Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer export compliance activities in accordance with:
• U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Internation Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• U.S. Customs regulations
• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements
• Classify products, components, and technical data under EAR/ITAR guidelines.
• Prepare and review export documentation including:
• Commercial invoices
• Shipper's Export Declarations (SED/EEI)
• Bills of lading
• Certificates of origin
• Coordinate export license applications and monitor license provisos.
• Conduct restricted party screenings and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain contracts, and program management teams to ensure compliant shipments.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.
• Maintain export records in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on trade compliance matters.
• Identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.

Required Qualifications:

• Mandatory Certification:
• Export Customs Specialist Certificate OR Export Specialist Certificate
• 3-7 years of experience in export compliance, customs administration, or trade compliance within aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and export compliance software tools.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpacked, regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with defense contracts or controlled technical data.
• Familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
• Experience supporting government audits or voluntary disclosures.
• Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• A Certified Export Specialists is preferred.