Proj. Leader - International Trade Compliance

Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, AviationFunction: LegalResponsibilities: * Provide advice, counsel and training to GE business leaders in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to international trade agreements, trade legislation, US Customs regulations, Export Administration and International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Office of Foreign Assets Controls, Anti-boycott and other government agency requirements.
Obtain licenses on behalf of GE from appropriate United States Government regulatory agencies, including Departments of State and Commerce.
Provide advice, counsel and training to business leaders regarding compliance with international trade regulations and laws, including applicable licenses and export agreements.
Serve as an Empowered Official pursuant to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Participate as member of business' International Trade Compliance team, having authority for export compliance policy and procedural implementation across GE.
Prepare, submit and manage technical data/hardware licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing Licensing Agreements, and similar export documentation and authorizations to appropriate export authorities.
Audit the business, affiliates, and freight forwarders for compliance to export procedures/policies, develop corrective action plans to correct deficiencies and/or add new controls for meeting regulatory changes.
Monitor and analyze legal changes affecting export requirements and adjust business practices as appropriate.
Work cooperatively with technical personnel to establish proper export jurisdiction and classifications in accordance with Export Regulations (Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations) for the business and affiliate company commodities, technical data and software.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: * B.A./B.S. from accredited university with strong academic performance.
Substantial experience in International Trade Compliance, including experience with United States Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury (international licensing agencies).
Extensive knowledge of export regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Sanctions regulations.
Significant experience with major defense exporter, US export regulatory agency or export consulting firm.
Significant leadership experience.
Effective oral/written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Personal computer proficiency, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.Desired: * Unison ITC Manager will lead Unison's import compliance program, and will audit import brokers, freight forwarders, and Unison for adherence to import requirements.General: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.