Lead Specialist, International Trade Compliance

Posted 3 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
112K-149K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
The Lead Specialist oversees export compliance operations, ensuring adherence to regulations, conducting audits, training staff, and improving procedures in trade compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe International Trade Compliance (ITC) team ensures the rigorous and compliant execution of global export controls, sanctions laws, and related regulations. The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor within the ITC team and partner closely with GE Aerospace programs and functions to apply international trade laws and regulations in support of the company’s expanding global business operations.

Job Description
Role and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee export shipment operations by ensuring strict compliance with applicable authorizations, accurately decrementing licenses, and coordinating across departments to proactively resolve shipment-related issues.
  • Prepare, review, and file export declarations with precision, ensuring full accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct systematic audits of export declaration records to verify proper filings, identify discrepancies, and maintain data integrity.
  • Monitor, track, and report on trade compliance activities, including license decrementation metrics, status updates, and key performance indicators.
  • Develop and deliver training on export shipment processes and export declaration compliance to ensure organizational awareness and adherence.
  • Support senior ITC team members and key stakeholders in preparing and assembling authorization applications for submission to U.S. regulatory agencies, including the Department of State (DDTC) and the Department of Commerce (BIS).
  • Process, evaluate, and disposition requests for export license exemptions and exceptions, applying sound regulatory judgment.
  • Maintain comprehensive records in strict alignment with U.S. Government regulations and internal compliance policies.
  • Identify opportunities for and drive process and procedure improvements, coordinating cross-functional implementation efforts to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate on projects and initiatives of varying scope and complexity as a valued member of cross-functional teams.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 4 years of professional experience in trade compliance or a closely regulated field or Associates degree with minimum of 6 years of professional experience or High School Diploma with minimum of 8 years of professional experience
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in trade compliance or a closely regulated field
Desired Characteristics:
  • Demonstrated experience in export operations, including end-to-end process management and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong working knowledge and practical application of International Trade Compliance regulations—including ITAR, EAR, and U.S. Customs requirements particularly in high-volume, operationally intensive settings.
  • Proficiency with DECCS and SNAP-R platforms
  • Unwavering commitment to compliance, ethics, and integrity
  • Strong judgment, critical thinking, and analytical skills
  • Excellent stakeholder relationship management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive mindset with exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, learning, and growth
  • Adaptable and capable of effectively managing multiple priorities and concurrent assignments in a deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to thrive and grow within a dynamic, expanding organization

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 to $149,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expected to close on June 30th 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years in trade compliance or an Associate's degree with 6 years or a High School Diploma with 8 years of professional experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in trade compliance or regulated field

GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.

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