Lead Specialist, International Trade Compliance

Job Description SummaryThe International Trade Compliance (ITC) team is responsible for the compliant execution of global export controls and sanctions laws and regulations. The successful candidate will work closely within the ITC team and GEA programs/functions to compliantly apply international trade laws and regulations to support and drive international business.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities: Consistent with the role of the ITC team, the primary tasks of Lead Specialist – ITC include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Work with senior members of the ITC team and relevant stakeholders to prepare authorization applications for submission to the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security

• Process requests for the use of export license exemption/exceptions

• Assist with the development of licensing strategies for compliant business execution

• Generate, maintain, and monitor U.S. Government export/import licenses, agreements, and certifications/annual reports

• Maintain records in accordance with U.S. Government regulatory requirements and internal policies

• Provide training on compliant execution of trade and sanctions regulations, filing AES, as well as USG authorizations, including licenses, agreements, and exemptions/exceptions

• Support process and procedure improvements and coordinate on implementation thereto

• Participate as part of a team in projects or initiatives of varying complexities

• Process shipments for export, including verifying compliance with export authorizations, decrementing licenses, and collaborating with other departments to resolve shipment-related issues.  

• File AES declarations for export shipments, when required

• Perform audits of AES filing records to ensure accuracy and correct filings as needed

• Track, status, and provide reports and metrics associated with trade compliance activities, including license decrementation reports

These tasks are performed with some autonomy, but with oversight from more senior ITC professionals as needed and based on the employee’s experience and competencies.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors' Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 4 years of prior relevant trade experience
•  Experience with and/or in the application of ITC regulations (ITAR, EAR, Customs) in high volume environments
• Knowledge of ACE, OCR EASE, DECCS, and SNAP-R
• Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and regulations administered by OFAC

Desired skills:

• Knowledge of DECCS and SNAP-R
• Commitment to compliance and integrity
• Strong judgement and analytical skills
• Customer relationship, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Commitment to self-development, learning, and growth
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple inquiries and assignments in a time pressured environment
• Ability to adapt and grow in an expanding organization

• The base pay range for this position is $108,900 to 132,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.   This posting is expected to close onMarch 15, 2025 Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

  General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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