Senior Manager, Trade Compliance – Aerospace & Defense
Salt Lake City, UT
Aerospace / Defense | Legal & Compliance
$130K–$180K + Relocation Available
U.S. Citizenship Required (Secret clearance eligible)
About the Role
Lead Global Trade Compliance for the Broadband Communications Systems Sector within a major Defense Communications organization. This is a high-impact, on-site leadership role overseeing strategy, compliance execution, and a team of 8 Trade Compliance professionals. You will own policy development, export authorization oversight, risk management, and partner closely with BD, Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and corporate compliance leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor all Sector Trade Compliance teams
- Serve as an Empowered Official and ensure compliant execution of export/import activities
- Interpret ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and U.S. sanctions regulations
- Develop and enforce trade compliance policies, processes, and training
- Oversee export licenses, CJ requests, and compliance documentation
- Support audits, investigations, and Compliance Assistance Visits
- Ensure trade compliance is embedded early in major international opportunities
- Collaborate with senior leadership across the business
- Travel up to 20% domestically
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 12+ years export/import compliance (or 16+ years in lieu of degree)
- 3+ years leading high-performing teams
- 5+ years ITAR and EAR experience
- 5+ years OFAC / U.S. sanctions experience
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Preferred Skills
- Experience with OCR EASE
- FMS, military, or technical background
- Category XI
- Strong communication, leadership, and risk assessment skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage shifting priorities
If interested please send your resume asap to Clara at cfoo@pacifictechnicalresources.com
