Trade Compliance Officer

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary responsibility of the Trade Compliance Officer is to be a strong individual contributor to the AeroVironment organization. Responsible for performing the day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with US regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training and recordkeeping. Position Responsibilities + Export licensing and Agreements, CJu2019s, and AOu2019s u2013 Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications (DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.), plus license and agreements management, both Department of State and Department of Commerce. Prepare and submit requests for Commodity Jurisdictions, advisory opinions and general correspondence. + Empowered Official u2013 High potential to serve as an Empowered Official. + Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations. Maintain currency of Laws and Regulations. + Product Classifications u2013 Assist in maintaining accurate product Export and Import classifications, ECCN, ITAR category, HTS and Schedule B codes, etc., and maintenance of a current and robust database of all product Export and Import classifications. + Outside TC Consultants - Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Leadership. + Document retention u2013 Maintain excellent Trade Compliance records in full compliance with USG Export Regulations. + Attend and participate in the AV Export Compliance Council monthly meetings. + Shipping & Receiving u2013 Maintain an active role on export shipments. Develop a close and active working relationship with the shipping department and its personnel, to prevent Export violations. Ensure that imports are properly handled. + Export Compliance Training u2013 Participation in Export Training curriculum development, curriculum presentation, maintenance of company training logs. + Oversee international visitors and travelersu2019 policies and control. + Procedures and auditing u2013 Maintain TC processes and procedures. Train company employees. Audit compliance to the company procedures. + Continuous Improvements u2013 Identify improvement opportunities and problems, then provide guidance to AV Sr. management for solutions. Implement solutions when approved by Sr. management, and report on progress. + International Business Development and Program Management Support u2013 Provide expert guidance to the Intu2019l BD and PM organizations in their pursuits of capturing and performing on new business for AV. Active participation in gated proposal process reviews during all 6 stages. This also includes coordination necessary for Trade Show and Demo support. Conduct contract review for trade compliance requirements. + Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others within the team + Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles + Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) + Bachelor's Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required + Minimum of 12+ years of overall export administration experience with an aerospace firm, defense contractor or government entity + Experienced in dealing with entities such as U.S. Government entities (e.g., DOD, Department of Commerce), international customers or international brokers / freight forwarders + Experienced in working with outside Trade Compliance consultants Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies + Expert understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications + Expert knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and applicable International regulation, with the ability to understand, interpret and communicate compliance-related language. + Having broad expertise, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with direct involvement in writing and implementing trade compliance policies and procedures, Technical Assistance Agreements, Warehouse Distribution Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements. + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work with minimal supervision. + Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties + Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives + Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products + Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company + Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Physical Demands + Ability to work in an office/remote environment (Constant) + Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Clearance Level Clearance Level The salary range for this role is: AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidateu2019s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: _T_ _his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (u201cITARu201d) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (u201cEARu201d). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironmentu2019s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironmentu2019s business requirements. A u201cU.S. personu201d according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR u00a7 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements._ Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, weu2019ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worldu2019s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutionu2019s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty u2013 and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companyu2019s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. _We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status._ ITAR About AV: AV isnu2019t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We donu2019t just build defense technologyu2014we redefine whatu2019s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianu2014but weu2019re not building history, weu2019re building whatu2019s next. If you're ready to build technology that mattersu2014with speed, scale, and purposeu2014thereu2019s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment (

Created: 2026-03-07