Global Trade Manager

Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

You don’t see it, but it’s there. BAE Systems employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS), you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Senior Manager, Global Trade will oversee the implementation and management of the applicable AMS Business Area export/import compliance program and policies within the Global Trade Department. The incumbent will act as the Business Area’s primary point of contact for all export/import-related issues, with a focus on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position reports to the AMS Director of Global Trade.

This is a hybrid position with some in-office presence required in Arlington, VA; Greenlawn, NY; Wayne, NJ,; or Fort Wayne, IN. For the right candidate, if they reside outside of those locations, our expanded list of available BAE Systems locations includes: Nashua, NH; Austin, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA; Endicott, NY.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures Business Area (BA) compliance with all U.S. export/import laws and regulations, to include the ITAR, EAR, CBP, FTR and other applicable federal government regulations.
• Leads a team of Global Trade (GT) analysts ranging from new employees to experienced empowered officials.
• Ensures team compliance with all corporate and sector directives in processing license and agreement applications and other export-related correspondence to U.S. government agencies via the corporate GT department and/or ES Director of GT.
• Functions as a designated "empowered official" per the ITAR to provide required certifications to the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• Provides guidance regarding a wide variety of GT matters, including licensing, agreements, exemptions, exceptions, classification/jurisdiction, and regulatory requirements. Supports the BA leaders, director, and other managers in addressing and resolving export/import issues as they arise.
• Analyzes and reviews information related to proposals, contracts, purchase orders, presentations and product development and participates in technical programmatic discussion/meetings for BA products.
• Investigates any aspect of a proposed export or import by the BA to verify the legality of any transactions and the accuracy of the information to be submitted.
• Participates in preparing export- and import-related training materials and conducts or oversees training to all relevant employees.
• Oversees the maintenance of the export- and import-related recordkeeping functions in the BA as required by law.
• Conducts, participates in, and prepares for compliance audits on a periodic basis.
• Continually develops knowledge of ITAR, EAR, CBP, and FTR regulations by attending seminars and conferences, participating in BAE Systems training, and keeping abreast of proposed and final regulatory changes.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 10+ Years with Bachelor's Degree, 8+ Years with Master’s Degree

• Applicant must have strong leadership and communication skills and be well organized

• Deep knowledge of the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)

• Deep knowledge of the EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with OCR's EASE global trade management software

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.