Trade Compliance Specialist

 Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

Summary  

The Trade Compliance Analyst will be responsible for complying the company’s import and export compliance programs and working with the company’s Director of Trade Compliance and Legal Department. The candidate will be an integral part of the Trade Compliance team and will assist the organization with International Shipments and other trade compliance responsibilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Manage the company’s day-to-day import and export shipping transaction (e.g. Document creation, Shipment Bookings, AES filings, Tracking, and Auditing) 

• Process Travel Request, Denied Party Screening, Visitor Approvals and Technical Data Reviews. 

• Consulting with internal business partners both domestically and internationally, interfacing with freight forwarders, brokers, and regulatory officials to ensure the smooth and compliant handling of all aspects of the company’s international shipments. 

• Conduct Jurisdiction, Product Classification and HTS/Schedule B for products and software.  

• Have a strong understanding of International Shipping Logistics  

• Communicate procedural changes via email, through training and other communication vehicles. 

• Develops and conducts audits of internal controls and procedures by examining artifacts to ensure compliant transactions 

• Supports external audits and inquiries from US governmental control agencies such as Customs, DoS and DoC through data gathering and corrective action execution 

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area  

• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches 

• Makes significant improvements in processes or systems 

• Frequently responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees across the Company within area of expertise 

• Communicates within and outside of the organization which include customers or vendors 

• Works to influence others to accept individual or team's views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches 

• Work consists of making significant improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Trade Compliance. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certification (Preferred by not required). 

• Minimum 3 years related work experience (e.g. shipping, international transactions, etc).  

• Knowledge of the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  

• A technical background for jurisdiction and classifications in hardware and software, is preferred. 

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Preferred Skills  

• US person mandatory due to access to controlled information. 

• Background in import / export regulations, compliance, classifications, licensing and exemptions, commodity jurisdiction requests and Technology Control Plans. 

• Certified export compliance personnel and/or licensed customs broker is desired. 

• Ability to file Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES). 

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and phone etiquette. 

• Role requires ability to work across multiple functional departments / organizations and globally. 

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a time sensitive environment. 

• Able to work within a team and foster teamwork and trust from both external and internal customers. 

• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills. 

• Strong computer skills and ability to be on video for MS Teams calls.  

Security Responsibilities  

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.   

•  Incumbent may require a DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Work Environment  

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   

• Travel requirements 2% 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Flexible working schedule to support business priorities.  

• Must be able to be on MS Teams for all video calls. 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.  

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