Global Trade Relationship Senior Manager (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-11-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX99: Field Office - TX Remote Location, Remote City, TX, 73301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

The Mission Systems (MiS) Global Trade (GT) Relationship Senior Manager (RM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Collins Aerospace remains compliant with export and import control regulations while driving strategic objectives within the Connected Battlespace & Emerging Capabilities (CBEC) value stream. As a key collaborator, the GTRM will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, develop export/import strategies, and provide actionable solutions for export licensing and compliance. This role requires the ability to proactively identify compliance risks, support audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and foster continuous improvements to the Global Trade Compliance Program.
 

In this dynamic position, you will be at the forefront of translating business objectives into compliance-driven solutions, managing critical licensing processes, and ensuring the company's success in navigating complex regulatory environments. If you're a strategic thinker with deep expertise in ITAR and EAR, and you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.
 

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand export licensing requirements to meet business needs
• Assist stakeholders in developing export/import strategies needed to accomplish program objectives
• Partner with GT Authorizations team to ensure timely completion of DDTC and BIS export license applications
• Identify compliance risks, assist on audits and development of plans to eliminate/mitigate GT risks
• Partner with business stakeholders to enable continuous improvement of the Collins GT Compliance Program

What You Will Learn:

• In-depth Compliance Expertise: Gain comprehensive experience with both the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), developing a deep understanding of how to apply these complex regulations to various strategic business objectives
• Strategic Export/Import Licensing: Learn how to navigate and streamline export licensing processes, including working directly with the DDTC and BIS, and apply this expertise to a broad range of programs within the aerospace and defense sectors
• Emerging Technologies: Develop insights into how compliance requirements evolve with cutting-edge technologies, particularly in developmental and dual-use technologies, and stay ahead of regulatory changes to support innovative product development
• Risk Management & Audits: Hone your skills in identifying and mitigating compliance risks, contributing to audits, and developing proactive solutions that ensure the ongoing success of global trade compliance programs
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Strengthen your ability to collaborate with diverse teams across various functions, from business development to legal and operations, and become a trusted advisor in shaping strategies that align with both business goals and regulatory requirements

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with both the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Experience as an ITAR Empowered Official (EO)
• Experience interpreting and implementing compliance policies and procedures

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working with developmental technologies
• Experience providing Jurisdiction & Classification (J&C) guidance on both existing and emergent products
• Experience interpreting and implementing compliance policies and procedures
• Proactive, resp