Export Control Manager Job Listing at Intertek in Cortland, NY (Job ID 9412)

Description

Export Control Manager, Cortland, NY

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the top recognized brands and companies is actively seeking an Export Control Manager to join our Electrical team in Corland, NY.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in facilitating international trade.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations in every sector around the world. Our purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

What are we looking for?

The Export Control Manager positionwill support multiple Intertek Business Lines, ensuring the company meets regulatory, corporate and divisional export and import compliance requirements while achieving business goals. The Manager, Export Control will also serve as the primary Export Compliance Officer and Empowered Official to engage with various US Agencies in registration and licensing of all export related activities in furtherance of company business opportunities. 

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $100K - $130K. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. 

In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

Listed examples are illustrative, and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive. 

• Provides guidance, direction and oversight to assure adherence to US Export Control Regulations and all obligations for the company to follow therein. 
• Disseminates information and develops procedures to facilitate compliance with all US Export Control Regulations including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as listed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). 
• Providing consistent interpretation of the ITAR and EAR and any changes to company employees 
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on export control and other trade-compliance matters, ensuring export requirements are met via export license, exemption or exception under various US Government agencies.  
• Prepares export license applications, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) and other requests for approval to the U.S. Department of State and or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 
• Implement, maintain and update the Company's Export Compliance Manual, Policy, Export Compliance Processes (ECP) and Export Compliance Operating Procedures (OP) 
• Proactively engage with Business Units to understand export impacts to business needs, assessing sales opportunities via pre-quotation Risk Assessment Form (RAF) Review to ensure compliance with export regulations. Assist VP Compliance in review of export related business projects and provide timely sales feedback. 
• Develop & clearly communicate export regulatory guidance, policy & operational controls to Business Units and Site Operational Teams as required regarding visitor management, marking of technology and secure technical data transmission methods, reporting and other administrative requirements to ensure compliance with export regulations. 
• Develop and conduct export compliance training modules, and provide updates as related to changes from various associated regulatory agencies, including Defense Directorate of Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). 
• Conduct internal export compliance audits and reviews, reporting on any potential areas of concern, recommend corrective actions, advise on any Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSD). 
• Assist in review of export compliance requirements with Intertek corporate legal. Recommend export language related to Customer or Supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA) or other contracts.
• Develop and monitor platform and policies to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) via company secure platform (stand-alone application) to secure Technology & Technical Data.
• Assist with import/export of hardware per US Export Regulations under the Foreign Trade Regulations and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Commercial (INCO) Terms.
• Develop database to enable traceability and auditability of export compliance program and support the classifications as assigned under various regulatory requirements.  
• Respond to export classification inquiries from customers, vendors, government agencies, customs brokers, and others to support all US Intertek Business Units. 
• Support the monitoring, maintenance, and retention of records and documentation for export shipments in accordance with local regulations and Intertek policies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Business or related degree and 4+ years of direct work experience in global trade compliance, OR strong technical background plus 8 + years of direct work experience in the area of export control regulations and global trade compliance. 
• 5 years of experience with import and export regulations in a capacity of trade compliance, international or global trade management, customs broker, or similar operational experience. 
• Must have good organizational skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Requires keen attention to detail, with the ability to independently research, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies relative to scope of work including but not limited to U.S. Export Controls, with focus on ITAR and EAR.  
• Product Export Classification experience for Goods and Technology under the ITAR/EAR.
• Direct experience in development of and delivery of training on export compliance topics.
• High degree of computer proficiency and familiar with ERP and other business office systems, including MS Office Suite, One Drive and SharePoint. 
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and follow complicated written and verbal instructions, interpret regulations, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at a professional level.

*Direct experience may include any of the following or otheras relevant:

• Direct experience in communication with the following US Government Agencies.
• Registration, submitting licenses and agreements to US State Department via DDTC.
• Registration, submitting licenses and agreements to US Commerce Department, via BIS Simplified Network Application Online Registration (SNAP-R). 
• Registrations and submitting documentation with Foreign Trade Regulations, electronic filing of certificates for export in US Customs and Border Protection AES System. 
• Understanding of US Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) Sanctions Programs and Information to restrict economic trade under US Foreign Policy, including Sanctions Lists for Specially Designated Nationals (SDN). 
• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Import/Export Codes (HTC). 
• Knowledge of International Commerce Commission INCO Terms & Rules. 
• Understands screening for Parties of Concern; USG Entity, Denied Parties List, Unverified Lists through the US Consolidated Screening Lists or other similar application.
• Knowledge of US Government Contract Regulations (FAR/DFAR) as related to export control of CUI, specifically under DFAR 252.7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Information Reporting.
• Knowledge of DFAR 252.204-7020 SP 800-171/172 NIST DOD Assessment Requirements. 
• Knowledge of filing of company status in Supplier Performance Risk System (SRPS) after audit of Cybersecurity Mature Model Certification (CMMC) for IT Systems 
• Knowledge with DoD Contracts, various US Government SAM, PIEE and DIBBS Systems

• Must be able to travel to related business units/locations as necessary (up to 20% travel). 
• Must possess A valid driver's license and reliable driving record 
• Must be a US Person [a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)]. 

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Working experience in a regulatory environment (ITAR and EAR) within the US aerospace or defense industry, or other related background. 

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.