Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, the primary responsibility of the Trade Compliance Specialist II is to be a strong individual contributor to the AeroVironment Trade Compliance function and organization.  One is responsible for performing the day to day activities required to operate a fully effective export compliance program to ensure company compliance with U.S. regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage, export training and recordkeeping.

Position Responsibilities

• Export licensing and Agreements, CJ’s and AO’s – Assist in the preparation and management  of U.S. Government (USG) authorization applications (BIS, DSP-5, DSP-73, DSP-61, TAA, MLA, etc.), for the Department of State and Department of Commerce. Assist in the preparation for Commodity Jurisdictions, advisory opinions and general correspondence.
• Ensure that AV is fully compliant with all Trade Compliance Laws and Regulations. Maintain currency of Laws and Regulations.
• Product Classifications – 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 Director.
• Document retention – 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 – 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 – Participation in Export Training curriculum development, curriculum presentation, maintenance of company training logs.​
• Assist with international visitors and travelers policies and control. ​
• Procedures and auditing – Maintain TC processes and procedures. Train company employees. Audit compliance to the company procedures.​
• Continuous Improvements – 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.​
• Support internal customers; such as, (not limited to) Contracts, Business Development, Program Management.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Other duties as assigned

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors Degree in Business, International Trade, Law or related field, or equivalent is required

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ 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 and legal counsel

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong understanding of DECCS and SNAPR Systems, and license applications
• Knowledge of trade laws outside the U.S.
• 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 multi-task and prioritize work load under moderate supervision
• Strong computer skills, with MS Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• 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
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones 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

 

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 candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). 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 AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” 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 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:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s 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 Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If youre ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.