Sr Manager Trade Compliance

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ LLC

Job Title

Sr Manager Trade Compliance

Location

VA Alexandria Office - Alexandria, VA 22314 US (Primary)

Category

Business Program Management and Administration

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$150,000 To $210,000 Yearly

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required:
None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

The Sr. Manager of Trade Compliance reviews, analyzes, and approves all export actions to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as they apply to operations within Alutiiq, LLC, its subsidiaries, and their operating units. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing, implementing, reviewing, distributing, and updating the Corporate Export Compliance program documentation. The position will also train colleagues on applicable export compliance related processes, procedures, and policies. The Sr Manager of Trade Compliance will review documents regarding export control policies, regulations, and U.S. Laws. They will provide analysis of export control requirements and considerations for various Alutiiq, LLC programs in support of our varied customer requirements. The position will also determine jurisdiction and classifications of hardware, software, and other technologies and materials. The position will require experience with ITAR and EAR program management within a Federal Government contractor, including, but not limited to export authorizations, export documentation, and other related export compliance functions.

The Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance must be able to work under minimal day-to-day supervision and achieve the required result. They must exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to managing each activity and must communicate in a professional and effective manner with senior officials, coworkers, and outside agencies. This position will work closely with leaders across subsidiaries and at the corporate level to ensure trade compliance programs are developed and executed across all of Alutiiq, LLC. A high degree of flexibility with the ability to respond to changing priorities is important.

The Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance will also serve as the Empowered Official for Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries.

• Oversees export compliance-related activities necessary to ensure exports of technology are conducted with reasonable care (e.g. export documentation review/audit and the export classification process).
• Interprets, applies, and complies with Export Administration Regulations, U.S Customs Regulations, Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations and other applicable government agency requirements for export of goods, technology and software.
• Assists in development and enforcement of internal controls related to export compliance.
• Supports Project and Program Managers with classification/categorization of export related actions to ensure proper export related actions are taken.
• Ensures contract required documentation is complete for all projects and regulatory applications and RFIs/RFPs.
• Provides leadership, support and guidance to Alutiiq, LLC and its subsidiaries related to import/export compliance management, licenses, training, and auditing
• Evaluates sophisticated international business requirements, products, and strategies to ensure compatibility with trade law and to access risk vulnerabilities.
• Serves as the Empowered Official for transactional compliance with export regulations, license preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions in lieu of licensing for business area.
• Performs day-to-day working level licensing management, performs application actions within DECCS, works with the government to obtain approvals, supports the post-approval process, and performs other agreement-related activities.
• Participates in drafting, submitting, tracking, and managing ITAR and EAR export authorizations and evaluating the use of exemptions and exceptions.
• Maintains records in accordance with 22 C.F.R. parts 120-130, 15 C.F.R. parts 730-744 and Alutiiq, LLC policy.
• Lead internal investigations into potential violations and manage voluntary disclosures.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory inquiries when necessary.
• Support development of technology control plan.
• Manage deemed export compliance for foreign nationals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's level degree in technology, compliance, or contractual field, or equivalent work- or education-related experience.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in export compliance related activities, ITAR Exemption, and EAR Exception reviews in support of a government contract services provider.
• Previous experience as an empowered official
• Skilled in analyzing information, problems, situations, and procedures to define a problem or objective and formulate logical and objective conclusions and solutions.
• Experience working and contributing to export control compliance in a federal environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Must be a critical thinker, with strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters, and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision.

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.