Import/Export Administrator V

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for Sr. Trade Compliance Integrator to join the company’s International Trade Compliance (ITC) group located in San Diego (Torrey Pines), CA.

This can be a hybrid position based in San Diego, CA, or at another GA location with requested occasional travel to San Diego, CA for meetings and team functions.   

This new role will enable and shape global business strategies, by providing critical trade compliance guidance and obtaining effective export authorizations. The successful candidate will have deep export controls subject matter expertise, strong experience in both defense and commercial export licensing, and excellent skills as a business and government liaison.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the GA Director of International Trade Compliance, the incumbent will craft and obtain U.S. State Department and Commerce Department export authorizations (and potentially other licenses) to facilitate international business objectives and technology collaborations.
• Supports one or more lines of business and/or international programs as a key member of integrated project teams, understanding and shaping program requirements and objectives while providing trade compliance guidance.
• Interfaces closely with stakeholders at program reviews and business development meetings, for complete program awareness leading to development and implementation of effective trade control authorization strategies.
• Provides advice to stakeholders in identifying potential trade compliance issues and developing solutions to effectively mitigate business risk.
• Provides subject matter expertise and support to related trade compliance processes, such as export control jurisdiction and classification determinations, authorization use and proviso management, pre-release reviews of technical information, and engagement reviews for foreign person visits and international meetings.
• Manages authorization activity within the relevant OCR EASE software modules.
• Displays political acumen and strong collaboration skills to bring together multiple stakeholder functions in support of export licensing and trade compliance efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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