Authorization Specialist, Global Trade

Date Posted:

2025-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Global Trade (GT) requirements exist to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to economic sanctions and the export and import of products, services and technical data. 

As an Authorization Specialist, you will be working with Authorization Management, obtaining and managing regulatory and Collins internal authorizations.

Authorization Specialists also work with the Collins Global Trade Program (training, policies, processes, implementation & metrics); using digital technology and physical safeguards to manage transfers compliantly and efficiently; ensuring compliant transfers of physical goods and intangible items; and addressing regulatory and policy violations to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.

Collins categorizes Regulatory Authorizations (Government approval to engage in a Controlled Activity related to Controlled Items) into two types:

Application-Based Authorizations: require a transaction-specific application be submitted to a government agency for review and approval.

Regulation-Based Authorizations: such as exemptions, exceptions, general licenses, or general permits.

What You Will Do:

• Drafting and submission of all export and import authorizations to Department of Commerce and Department of State. 
• Working closely with the business and other Global Trade employees to ensure we meet all lifecycles of authorizations, from determination, application, activation, use, management, and dispositioning.  
• Working closely with the business and other Global Trade employees to ensure authorizations are accurate and obtained timely in order to meet the needs of the business.   
• Work on projects as assigned.

The types of authorizations Authorization Specialists work with include:

Department of Commerce

• Hardware
• Technical Data
• Software
• Exceptions
• Carnets
• Foreign National Employment Licenses

Department of State

• Hardware
• Technical Data
• Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA)
• Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA)
• MLA Sales Reports
• Warehouse & Distribution Agreements (WDA)
• TAA/MLA/WDA Amendments
• Temporary Import Licenses
• Temporary Export Licenses
• Temporary License Administration (Tracking in’s/out’s and surrender)
• Exemptions
• Foreign Person Employment Licenses
• Classified Authorizations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Working knowledge of the various export authorization types
• Prior experience working with U.S. government licensing authorities

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program/product knowledge and general knowledge of technology transfer requirements and restrictions
• Strong working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Working SAP Knowledge of export transactions (sales & distribution).
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the business.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident ins