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Compliance Officer
Primary Purpose: The Compliance Officer will have primary responsibility for Corporate Export Control. Corporate Export Control duties will include managing ViaGlobal compliance, licensing, and technical assistance agreements; facilitating project/mission compliance; ensuring export compliance for the export of products, services, and data; and being the primary interface for the company with the requisite government agencies.
Essential Functions:
Corporate Export Control
- Administers the requirements of licensing, technical assistance agreements, and other export control matters in accordance with US Government Regulation, International Regulation, and ViaGlobal’s Corporate Policies and Procedures.
- Interfaces with the US Department of State: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the US Department of Commerce: Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the US Department of Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and any other requisite agencies.
- Prepares, packages, and submits Department of State export licenses, technical assistance agreements (TAA), amendments, prior notifications and approvals, and other requests for approvals.
- Supervises, manages, and maintains export compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, ITAR and BIS regulations on exports, including reporting, order processing, record keeping, auditing, monitoring, and screening.
- Maintains current copies of various regulations and publications pertinent to strategic trade including: The ITAR, The Export Administration Regulations (EAR), laws listed in section 120.27 of the ITAR, The Department of Commerce Table of Denial Orders and Lists of Prohibited End-Users, GSA Debarred Lists, OFAC sanctions and agents lists, and DDTC Suspension Lists.
- Maintains and updates master database on company export licensing and TAA history.
- Conducts regular reviews of registration data and files any changes to DDTC.
- Maintains and updates the ViaGlobal Export Control Compliance Manual which is part of a company mandatory internal training program.
- Oversees the handling of military articles, information, and defense services on the United States Munitions List (USML), as well as any regulated dual-use commodities and technical data on the Commerce Control List (CCL).
- Assists management in the integration of the export controls functions into the corporate business strategy for product development, marketing, financing, and sale and post sale service.
- Creates and maintains formal policies and procedures that standardize and automate inventory control and access, as well as customer eligibility and vetting.
- Conducts post-screening of exports to ensure that the customer received the export without diversion to unauthorized parties and that documents were properly executed.
- Creates formal procedures as necessary to control unauthorized release of licensable technical data during the course of site visits by foreign nationals.
General
- Achieves and sustains certification requirements and continuing education in export/import compliance.
- Provides policy interpretation and strategic consultation to management on decisions that impact export control.
- Provides day to day export control for all divisions of company.
- Conducts compliance and security related training, briefings, and reviews for programs and/or functions; creates a “red flag” awareness to help employees spot issues and bring them to the attention of compliance personnel.
- Performs monitoring and audits as necessary to review current export compliance procedures.
- Provides documentation of export control procedures and communicates any regulatory or procedural changes.
Business Development and Program Support
- Support personnel recruiting by developing and executing candidate sourcing strategies to meet hiring needs and business development initiatives.
- Engage in networking and contact with candidates as assigned.
- Provide business development support, under the leadership of the Director of Business Development, which may include marketing, competitive analysis, opportunity bid/no bid reviews, and proposal preparation activities
- Continuously enhance professional knowledge, relationships, and intimacy with existing and potential ViaGlobal customers and partner organizations, under the leadership of the management team and in support of company strategic objectives
Required Education/Experience:
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for employment. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree is desirable in business, international commerce, law, or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for TOP SECRET security clearance. Minimum of 7 years of experience working in the Defense industry. Track record of successful project management and/or operations leadership. Experience in developing, executing, and managing audit procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Ability to work independently and self-motivate. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Willingness to travel periodically CONUS and OCONUS. It is desirable for the candidate to be familiar with U.S. Customs Regulations, US Export Administration Regulations, the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), and the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR); to have experience in the export of commercial and dual-use (commercial and military) items and information under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR); and to be familiar with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), and other security-related regulations and procedures.
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