Import/Export Compliance Officer

Saab

Trade Compliance Officer at Saab ensuring compliance with ITAR and EAR in global trade operations. Collaborating on export licensing and policies while promoting a culture of compliance.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAuburn Hills • District of Columbia, Missouri, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $101,600 - $158,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ITAR and EAR compliance, with a strong focus on trade compliance program implementation and improvement. Capable of developing and delivering tailored training, while ensuring adherence to export authorizations and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

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ITAR ComplianceEAR ComplianceExport License ApplicationsTrade Compliance TrainingSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Trade Compliance Program ImplementationUSML/ECCN ClassificationExport Authorization ManagementRisk AssessmentInternal Audits

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

U.S. Government Systems

Industry Keywords

Defense-Related ActivitiesForeign Technology TransferExport ComplianceCompliance CultureTrade Laws and Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and continuously improve the trade compliance program, focusing on defense-related activities and the Land Systems division.
Partner with key functions and program teams to discuss, understand, strategize, and execute business objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert on ITAR and EAR compliance, providing clear guidance and options to enable decision-making and compliant conduct.
Support foreign technology transfer to the United States and compliance with U.S. and foreign requirements.
Coordinate with Saab's foreign affiliates on U.S., Swedish, and other national trade compliance requirements.
Ensure the Company maintains required export authorizations, including licenses, agreements, exemptions, and exceptions.
Serve as an Empowered Official.
Draft export license applications, proposed agreements, General Correspondence requests, and other requests.
Submit applications through U.S. Government systems, and track cases to monitor progress.
Communicate with U.S. Government personnel to resolve issues and obtain required authorizations.
Ensure license provisos and conditions are communicated, understood, and followed.
Identify applicable license exemptions and exceptions and ensure compliance with requirements for their use.
Translate corporate trade compliance policies into local site procedures, work instructions, and day-to-day operating processes for the Land Systems division.
Standardize trade compliance practices across locations to promote consistency within the division and Company.
Engage with customers, partners, suppliers, government agencies, organizations, and associations on trade compliance issues.
Monitor changes to trade laws, regulations, and guidance, and advise management on business impacts and risk mitigation strategies.
Support internal audits, risk assessments, and fact-finding activities related to trade compliance.
Develop and deliver trade compliance training tailored to key business functions and programs.
Promote a culture of compliance and accountability throughout the organization.
Partner with Saab's foreign affiliates to deliver export compliance briefings to cross-functional audiences.
Develop, maintain, and update trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience with the ITAR, EAR, and other applicable trade regulations, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience partnering with engineering teams on USML/ECCN classification determinations and improving product marking, labeling, and related workflows.
Currently hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain, a Security Clearance.
Ability to travel 5%-10%, domestically and possibly internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage