General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 day ago
Import/Export Administrator V
Poway California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $209K/yr
13+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. They are seeking a Sr. Trade Compliance Classification Specialist to support export and import classification efforts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with global import/export operations.
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Responsibilities
This position involves determining jurisdiction and import-export classification for goods and technologies, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, U.S. Munition List numbers (USML) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
Where necessary, work with internal GA-ASI stakeholders, including engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing, to obtain the information required to assign accurate classifications, while maintaining organized records of such supporting information
Develop classification decision rationale, heuristics and methodology for various product types to improve efficiency in classification while maintaining accuracy
Assess the consistency and accuracy of legacy classifications, and support the transfer of valid data to be stored in trade software and/or SAP
Assist with responses to government inquiries and/or requests, such as CF-28s, relating to export and import classifications
Act as classification expert in meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss alternate sourcing options and/or design strategies that may be utilized to minimize trade control restrictions, duty spend and/or assist in landed cost analyses
Identify and record applicable Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements based upon product classifications
Help develop, implement, and maintain corporate policies and procedures relating to classification
Support various trade programs and initiatives, such as duty preference programs, which derive from a product’s import-export classification
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field and fifteen or more years progressively complex experience with a Bachelors or thirteen or more years progressive experience with a Masters, in import/export administration Additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
6+ years' relevant HTS, USML and ECCN classification experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
Strong experience in import classification, in depth understanding and command of U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, GRIs, Explanatory Notes, CROSS, and preferred experience classifying products across multiple jurisdictions
Strong understanding of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and relevant classifications pertaining to aerospace parts, electronics, computers, IT equipment, encryption technology, and navigational hardware, etc
Detail oriented and highly organized; ability to multi-task several projects at once
Experience applying classification, country of origin, and trade preference knowledge/decisions to support import/export operations
Ability to write, speak, and present effectively and persuasively
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Wayne Solomon
VP, Magnetic Fusion Energy Division
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