Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has an exciting opportunity for a Trade Compliance Operations Specialist to join our International Trade Compliance (ITC) organization at our Poway, CA location in San Diego County.

Under general direction from GA-ASI ITC managers, this position supports our export and import operations efforts, including planning and execution of trade-compliant international shipments. The Trade Compliance Operations Specialist will play a critical role in mitigating risks and costs associated with GA-ASI’s global import/export operations. The successful candidate will work with related GA-ASI business functions and stakeholders to drive and deliver exceptional service and compliance, for innovative product and business delivery and uninterrupted, compliant supply chain operations. You will be empowered to use your strong organizational, communications, team and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both internal and external customers. The successful candidate will have excellent trade controls subject matter expertise and background, preferably in aerospace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Coordinate and process import and export shipments, including AES filing and customs broker interaction.
• Provide trade compliance support for customs and logistics planning for large scale deployments, demonstrations, trade shows, and other international shipments including re-exports.
• Identify issues, analyze and interpret data, accurately document, report and present findings, and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems associated with trade compliance operations.
• Provide trade compliance operations subject matter expertise and guidance to teammates, managers, internal and external customers and other stakeholders.
• Initiate, plan, lead and manage projects related to trade compliance operations.
• Support internal, external, and government-directed trade compliance audits and assessments and assist with implementation and execution of corrective actions for GA-ASI and its business partners.
• Prepare and manage Carnets.
• Support compliance-related training initiatives, to include development and delivery of training materials to various departments and business units.
• Support preparation, revision and implementation of compliance-related procedures, desktop work instructions, forms, and business flowcharts.
• Review and apply U.S. and foreign import and export regulations and company corporate policies and procedures to support company compliance.
• Support recordkeeping compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field, and progressively complex experience import/export administration (six or more years with a Bachelors, or four or more years with a Masters degree). Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• US citizenship required.
• Must demonstrate a thorough application of import/export administration principles and concepts, and leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
• Strong working knowledge of international shipping documents and processes such as customs clearances and logistics, to include commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, Carnets, import/export classifications and authorizations, parties screening, INCOTERMS, assists, HTS, Schedule B, country of origin, and customs valuation.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
• Must be able to interact effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders and work well as a team member. Must be open to challenges, new ideas, and change.
• Detail oriented and highly organized; ability to multi-task several projects at once.
• Ability to write, speak, and present effectively and persuasively.
• Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Strong understanding of internal and external audit processes.
• Advanced Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point skills – Preferred.
• Experience with OCR EASE software application - Preferred.
• Aerospace or defense industry prior experience - Preferred.
• U.S. Customs Broker license – Preferred.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean is very desirable.

Salary:$68,770 - $116,193