Trade Compliance Officer

AeroVironment

Trade Compliance Officer supporting export compliance operations for AeroVironment, ensuring adherence to US regulations. Managing license applications and maintaining compliance records.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • Alabama, California, Florida, New Mexico, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $101,000 - $154,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in export compliance management, including preparation and submission of export license applications and maintaining accurate product classifications. Proven ability to train employees, audit compliance, and provide strategic guidance to management in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Export Compliance ManagementExport License ApplicationsTrade Compliance LawsInternational Trade ExperienceAerospace Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Export License ApplicationsECCN ClassificationITAR ComplianceHTS CodesSchedule B CodesExport AdministrationCompliance AuditingProcess ImprovementTraining and DevelopmentRegulatory Guidance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationLeadershipCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in International TradeBachelor's Degree in Law

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefense ContractorU.S. Government EntitiesDODDepartment of CommerceInternational CustomersFreight ForwardersTrade Compliance Consultants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, perform the day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program
Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.)
Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations
Assist in maintaining accurate product Export and Import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes
Maintain TC processes and procedures; Train company employees; Audit compliance to the company procedures
Identify improvement opportunities and problems; provide guidance to AV Sr. management for solutions
Provide expert guidance to International Business Development and Program Management organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required
Minimum of 12+ years of overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor or government entity
Experienced in dealing with entities such as U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders
Experienced in working with outside Trade Compliance consultants

Benefits

Comp & perks

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.