Export Trade Compliance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will support the Embraer S.A. Global Compliance Department in order to further Embraer Defense & Security’s (EDSI), located in Jacksonville, FL, compliance culture by assisting in the development of solutions and in providing guidance required to ensure effectiveness of Embraer’s Enhanced Compliance Program (ECP) as it relates to the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act, and other laws, regulations and internal policies applicable to the company’s core activities and the delivery of its products, information and services.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work at the direction of the EDSI Trade Compliance Manager, Program Manager and the Chief Compliance Officer – NA (CCO-NA) to assist in enhancing the company's global compliance program, including specific EDSI Export Operations; Empowered Official.
• Interpreting U.S. trade regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC and Customs) and providing necessary guidance to both internal and external customers.
• Interfacing with Program Managers, internal functions (i.e., Contracts, Supply Chain) and Senior Leadership to ensure all work processes are in compliance with U.S. trade regulations.
• Drafting, submitting and managing export licenses, technical assistance agreements, commodity jurisdiction, voluntary disclosures, general correspondences, and classification requests, as required to support business activities.
• Reviewing and approving international shipments, foreign travel, incoming foreign visitors, release of technology and technical data, to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. regulations and Embraer’s Policies and Procedures.
• Assist in creating, administering and improving the ECP along with strengthening EDSI’s export program.
• Conduct trade compliance trainings to internal customers.
• Assist in integrating compliance functions and activities throughout EDSI and support, as needed, all Embraer business units in order to achieve efficiency and manage risks.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the U.S. Embraer legal department & the Corporate Compliance Team & various global Business Units.
• Help further understanding and compliance with ethics laws and conflicts of interest.
• Coordinate with Management, HR & the CCO-NA as to the appropriate approach and disciplinary actions in case of a Compliance breach.

• Conduct risk assessments of EDSI's compliance risks.
• Assist, promote, & support drafting compliance-related communications.
• Assist in investigating and resolving compliance issues including those that may arise out of the helpline channel.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of control plans to ensure compliance, monitoring for changes to requirements, identifying areas of non-compliance, and implementing and tracking actions to restore compliance.
• Work with Internal Audit to implement adequate monitoring and audits mechanism to support the company’s &/or EDSI’s compliance objectives; and
• Conduct reviews of each part of the EDSI &/or Corporate Compliance Program to determine its effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and practical knowledge in U.S. trade regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and Customs).

• Screening tools, specifically Visual Compliance, a plus.
• Previous experience as an Empowered Official is desired.
• Use of D-Trade & SNAP-R. Experience with ACE a plus.
• International shipping and Customs procedures.
• Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, SAP, & Internet Explorer.
• Export classification of goods, services, and information.
• Practical experience working with privacy matters and international business.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and prioritize among them.
• Research skills to perform legal research using electronic sources.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to demonstrate people management skills (HR guidelines, tools & policies);
• Business vision & competitiveness skills (Managing innovation, the customer service, growth, and creativity); &
• Organized, detailed and business oriented.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• This position is subject to ITAR/EAR which requires U.S. person status, or the ability to obtain a DSP5. ITAR/EAR define U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Asylee, or Refugee.”

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee; Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.