To be successful in this role you will have:** + The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security Clearance (Post-Employment) + U.S. Citizenship required + A Bachelor's degree + Minimum 8 years of relevant trade compliance experience + Advanced experience as a trade compliance professional, including an understanding of how a trade compliance function supports a complex government services business + Advanced research, writing and communication skills + A high level of organization and follow-up skills + The ability to complete detail-oriented tasks and to work independently and within a team environment + Be a team player, proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities and to communicate effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization + Made decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable laws and regulations + Analyzed, evaluated, developed, and implemented processes and procedures within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule + Exercised discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties and tasks assigned under delegation + A thorough understanding of the ITAR, sufficient to act independently as an Empowered Official + Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint + Experience drafting export license applications and requests for use of license exemptions and exceptions in the context of government support work + Experience keeping, maintaining, and auditing trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements + Experience in developing and conducting export training + Working knowledge and experience with Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding, Free Trade Agreements, special duty programs and duty-free eligibility + Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the analytical skill to break down complex matters and summarize them quickly and easily to more senior personnel + Skills and experience in building and refining internal processes and procedures to reduce unnecessary work + Ability to develop relationships with individuals in key regulatory agencies + Ability to travel up to 10% **Additional desired experience and skills:** + 10+ years of relevant trade compliance experience + Experience with government contracts + Experience as a senior trade compliance expert for a defense company with either (a) at least 4,000 employees or more, or (b) at least $500M in annual revenue or more + Experience as an Empowered Official + Experience with DECCS and CBP's ACE + Experience briefing senior executives on sensitive matters + Experience with international global mobility issues + Experience with internal investigations + Experience with, or working knowledge of, how Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation structures affect export compliance operations + Experience with, or working knowledge of, Canadian import and export regulations **Company Overview** Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. **_This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance_** **In this role you will:** + Act as an Empowered Official, demonstrating both a high level of expertise with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and practical business judgment to solve problems in a compliant and efficient manner.