Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance - Trade

Woodward, Inc.

Senior Manager leading trade compliance operations and strategies for Woodward’s Industrial Segment. Overseeing a team while ensuring adherence to trade regulations and compliance standards.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,000 - $201,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor a team of trade compliance professionals for the Industrial Segment
Manage day-to-day compliance operations for the Industrial Segment, such as export and import classification, export authorizations, import clearance support, technology control plans, sanctions/due diligence issues, training delivery, and reviews of import/export contract terms
Collaborate with policy owners to develop, execute and implement trade regulatory strategies that ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations
Oversee the execution of trade compliance policy and support the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of trade compliance procedures to mitigate regulatory risks
Lead regular compliance monitoring and auditing activities of the business segment to identify and address potential regulatory issues
Communicate regulatory requirements and compliance status to senior management and external stakeholders effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; J.D., advanced degree, or relevant certification (e.g. Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, CES) strongly preferred
10+ years of global trade compliance experience in a global manufacturing environment
Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

export classificationimport classificationexport authorizationsimport clearancetechnology control planssanctions due diligencecompliance monitoringauditingtrade compliance proceduresregulatory strategies

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationtraining deliveryproblem-solvingorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementrisk managementstrategic thinking

Certifications

Licensed Customs BrokerCCSCES