Sr Manager ImportExport Compliance

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Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

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About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Export Compliance professional to manage our expanding regulatory compliance and contractual obligations in our defense line of business. This position is responsible for Customs Compliance management including the overall coordination and execution of import and export activities and the development implementation and maintenance of compliance programs. This position is responsible for ensuring that all import and export related activities are in compliance with regulations including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations and the Code of Federal Regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success managing export and import compliance in an aerospace/defense environment and have an extensive knowledge of the International in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Export Administration Regulations and Customs Regulations and must also have excellent communication skills. The Sr. Manager of Export/Import Compliance will proactively oversee all export and import compliance matters for various businesses within Textron Systems located in Hunt valley Maryland Slidell Louisiana Wilmington Massachusetts Newport News Virginia Haslet Texas and Goose Creek South Carolina United Kingdom Australia and Canada. This person will interact with employees at all levels and will work both independently and with other members of the business and members of the Legal Contracts and Compliance staff on a variety of interesting international trade compliance matters. The role requires successful management of a broad range of responsibilities in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Serve as an Empowered Official

Provide a full range of proactive export/import compliance guidance to program management contracts procurement business development shipping security and other functional areas within the Company

Developing operational solutions by solving work problems.

Prepare submit and track Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and Commerce license applications Technical Assistance Agreements Manufacturing License Agreements and Warehousing Distribution Agreements

Managing projects and programs including but not limited to internal and/or external import and/or export reviews and audits and import and export compliance metrics and dashboard reports

Determine the applicability of ITAR exemptions ECCNs and use of Commerce exceptions

Making decisions with respect to the compliance of import and export transactions.

Support and ensure compliance for GSP NAFTA and other duty preference programs

Work collaboratively with in-house attorneys and outside counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations

Review and approve Foreign Visitor Notifications through appropriate systems

Review and approve shipping requests through appropriate systems

Track application status maintain database of granted export approvals satisfy record-keeping requirements and prepare required reports

Create maintain and implement policies procedures and guides to ensure overall compliance with export control regulations.

Plan and conduct employee training

Review export/import documents and work with Custom Brokers to expedite Customs clearance of products

Apply U.S. Customs regulations to business transactions ensuring Customs compliance

Facilitate/coordinate product reclassification as a result of Export Control Reform

Review and approval of commercial invoices and shipping process and coordination of freight forwarder requirements

Perform other compliance activities as determined by the Director of Global Trade Compliance

Assist and mentor individual OU Export/Import Compliance personnel in resolving import regulatory and classification interpretations; act as buffer between OUs and Textron Systems Office

Code Customs Broker import invoices for payment and review import entries for error

Coordinate communication with Customs brokers and Customs bond underwriters.

Focal point for alleged violations; assist in investigation and preparation of any required voluntary disclosures; coordinate review of same by the Textron Systems and Textron corporate offices

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelors Degree (emphasis on international trade management international business MBA or law a plus)

At least 10 years of experience managing Import and Export trade compliance preferably with a major company or customs brokerage Experience in government contracting software and/or defense and aerospace industry a plus

ITAR compliance experience with progressively more complex responsibilities as well as working knowledge of Import and Customs Regulations and Export Administration Regulations required

A US Customs Brokers License is a plus

Comprehensive knowledge of all U.S. import/export control regulations including HTS classifications of electronics

Prefer experience in government contracting and international trade compliance areas such as Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Antiboycott and Office of Foreign Assets Control

Knowledge of USMCA certificates of origin

A team player with an open mature and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity confidentiality and discretion

Consistent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and timely produce high-quality work products is absolutely essential

Strong business acumen analytical skills problem solving abilities good judgment and the proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management

Ability to obtain Department of Defense Security Clearance

Must possess good analytical skills and be able to anticipate problems diffuse situations and solve complex problems

How We Care

At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

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