Trade Compliance Specialist IV

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• What You'll Do:

• This position is responsible for supporting the Global Trade Compliance needs of V2X, Inc including but not limited to relationship building with internal customers and suppliers and acting as a Brand Ambassador for Global Trade Compliance. The ideal candidate will ensure strict compliance with United States' laws and regulations relating to Global Trade Compliance, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and Customs/Traffic. This position will be expected to understand operational compliance in global trade, monitor federal regulations, have interpersonal skills to interact with colleagues, customers, and the public, and be adaptable to changing administrations and procedures.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance strategies to ensure adherence to global trade regulations, including export controls, customs, and sanctions requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for trade compliance inquiries, providing guidance to internal stakeholders on complex compliance issues and fostering a culture of compliance.

• Competently utilize and understand ITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions.

• Facilitate and navigate U.S. Government export policy decision-making to enable compliant approvals with respect to Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), and associated Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) requirements.

• Work closely with the Legal Department/General Counsel, Contract Administration, Human Resources and Security to ensure strict compliance with U.S. global trade laws and regulations.

• Stay ahead of regulatory changes related to trade compliance and provide regulatory interpretation and implementation guidance to impacted geographies and businesses.

• Perform audits and implement policies and practices to reduce risk associated with regulatory and governmental requirements that impact the flow of goods.

• Assist with Global Trade Compliance annual training sessions

• Analyze and optimize trade data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvements; develop KPIs and reports to monitor compliance activities.

• Maintain export recordkeeping within the requirements of the ITAR and EAR.

• Develop, document, and maintain company policies as required to ensure V2X's compliance with federal laws and regulations.

• Support or lead investigations of potential or actual violations, and draft Voluntary Self-Disclosures, if necessary.

• Manage and resolve import/export compliance issues, including internal audits, investigations, and reporting requirements.

• Review current and future orders against proscribed sountries, entities and individuals and perform Restricted Part Screening.

• Act as company liaison for government customer service, audits, and evaluations.

• Provide guidance to subordinate employees and peers when appropriate, collaborating and cooperating with other members of the management team.

• Exhibit positive courteous behavior with customers, businesses, and coworkers.

• Assist coworkers and those in other departments to successfully perform job tasks and functions when necessary.

• Follow all safety procedures and practices as established by the Company and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification:

• Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university or ten (10) years experience in Global Trade Compliance. One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education.

• Experience:

• 5-8 years' experience in work directly related to Government Contracting and Import/Export Regulations

• Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a security clearance if requested.

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Skills:

• Proficiency in the English language and excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to read and interpret laws, regulations, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.

• Strong public speaking skills and comfort addressing groups of customers or employees in training, demonstrations, and conferences.

• Ability to solve practical problems and anticipate a variety of variables in situations.

• Familiarity with Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD), Technology Transfer, Security Cooperation, and Foreign Military Sales requirements.

• Familiarity in responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Comfortable presenting information to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.

• Skilled in defining problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to plan, organize, and analyze.

• Familiar with using discretion, initiative, judgment, and independent decision making.

• Able to act as a leader and spokesperson for the Global Trade Compliance department among other international customers and functional stakeholders.

• Skilled in multitasking and handling stressful and fast-paced situations.

• Software:

• Microsoft Office suite of tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Technology:

• Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

• What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

• The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.

• USD $85,000 - $150,000

• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.

• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

• Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays

• Learning and Development resources

• Employee assistance resources

• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.