Trade Compliance Specialist
Published 07.09.2026
Company : Safran Power Units Job field : Trade compliance and risks Location : San Diego , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : $100,000 to $120,000 (based on expierence)
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Published 07.09.2026
Job Description
Summary of Job Purpose:
Responsible for Safran Power Units San Diego functional adherence to all applicable compliance related standards such as Customs- Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Custom Border Protection (CBP) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Determine requirements of exporting and importing defense and dual-use articles and services under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
o Ensure all company procedures, work instructions, etc. comply with applicable regulations, Safran USA guidance, and Safran guidance.
o Prepare and submit and monitor status of license applications, Technical Assistance Agreements, and requests for Commodity Jurisdiction, Classification, etc.
o Coordinate with Export Compliance Coordinator, Product Classification Focal and/or Empowered Officials to ensure and oversee the accurate classification of products according to Safran USA / Safran policies and applicable government guidance.
o Monitor all departments export transactions to ensure technical data, services and/or articles are exported according to U.S. regulations and company procedures.
o Establish Export Compliance Coordinators for each area to assist in monitoring of that areas compliance related items.
o Assist in compliance audits and investigations and implement necessary corrective actions.
o Assist in and retain import and export records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and work instructions.
o Ensure import / export documentation is completed properly on a consistent basis according to applicable regulations and company procedures, work instructions, etc.
o Conduct departmental training for import/export compliance with various internal/external departments.
o Implement a system for conducting site audits for import/export compliance.
o Import Compliance:
Interface with U.S. Customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, internal customers and suppliers to resolve issues affecting movement of inbound materials.
Monitor import transactions to ensure Entry Summaries are completed and maintained properly.
Ensure products are properly classified for import.
Work with Operations to obtain proof of delivery for customs drawback duties.
o Export Compliance:
Maintain compliance procedures and policies to ensure compliance according to the Safran USA export controls program.
Monitor shipping transactions to ensure AES transmissions (export declarations) are completed and maintained properly and that no exports are shipped to restricted countries.
Monitor export tools to perform Denied Parties screening and product/license determination.
Monitor and apply regulatory changes to product classifications and licensing
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Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:
Minimum Bachelors Degree or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience or knowledge of US export control regulation (ITAR, EAR, etc.) concepts, practices, and procedures.
Intermediate to Advanced level- Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
SAP is a plus.
Travel 20%
Physical Requirements:
Office
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Additional Information:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.
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4255 Ruffin road CA 92123
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100,000
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27
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35
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