ITAR Export and Quality Compliance Specialist- Contractor

Job Description

Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking an Export and Quality Compliance Specialist Contractor to manage export/import compliance in accordance with applicable laws, serve as the Empowered Official under ITAR, and lead trade compliance across the Essex platforms.

Essential Duties:

Manage all export and import licensing activities

Provide guidance and support in transactions with regard to licensing and adherence to trade and export regulations, including HTS & Schedule B Classifications, NAFTA & Free Trade Agreements.

Assist employees with export classification and commodity jurisdiction determinations;

Assist in the development and implementation of an effective export control compliance program, including coordination of training and the periodic review of export activities.

Review of USG solicitations and contracts, requiring a thorough understanding Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and supplements thereof.

Review and advise on customer (including Primes such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, etc.) contractual obligations contained within solicitations, RFPs, flow down provisions and all terms and conditions.

Project management to integrate trade compliance to INFOR ERP system.

Lead AS9100 internal auditing system for Essex STL sites coordinating audit activities with QA team

Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the ITAR, EAR FTR, Custom Laws, and Country of Origin determination.

Maintain and Update company's Export Compliance Program and associated training for new employees and company departments as regulations change.

Assist in the review technical data that is being proposed for export for purposes of determining export control requirements.

Sign license applications or other requests for approval on behalf of Essex;

Inquire into any aspect of a proposed export or temporary import;

Verify the legality of the transaction and the accuracy of the information to be submitted

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business related field and 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Choose Essex:

Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible

Bonus Opportunity

Paid time off

10 company holidays

Training & Development

Retirement Benefits – 401k matching

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Full-time