International Trade Compliance Associate

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented International Trade Compliance Associate to join our vehicle sustainment team. This is a hybrid remote position in North Charleston, SC . The selected candidate will provide support to Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Independently manage a high volume of material, supply, and service requisitions; serve as a trade compliance specialist, guiding the program on government export/import laws, and ensuring business operations comply with ITAR/EAR/OFAC regulations while meeting program needs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on licensing strategies; may draft accurate export authorization applications and other governmental authorizations.

• Ensure operational compliance with U.S. export license authorizations, exemptions, and exceptions (ITAR and EAR); review and authorize proper use of ITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions, maintaining records of determinations and usage.

• Provide guidance on approved license authorizations, limitations, provisos, and record-keeping; develop and deliver export/import compliance training; perform product jurisdiction and classification analyses, including HTS/Schedule B classifications.

• Assist with the generation of import and export documentation, including AES filings, duty-free certificates, and export classification questionnaires; maintain current knowledge of U.S. export/import regulations, advising on impacts to program activity, products, and technologies.

• Monitor global regulatory changes, communicating guidelines to stakeholders; assist international locations with documentation requirements; advise on documentation and record-keeping for exports, reexports, and imports of PPE, managing PPE transfers between companies.

• Review shipments for compliance with export authorizations and manage restricted party screenings; monitor foreign national employees and subcontractors, updating authorizations as needed; review international purchase orders for INCOTERMS and jurisdiction/classification; ensure all export and import records are maintained in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations; conduct self-assessments, quarterly reviews, and regular audits of export/import records for compliance, and notify stakeholders of violations, implementing corrective actions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (OR) 6 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in international business and managing regulatory requirements impacting imports and exports.

• Process oriented with ability to apply technology to the solutions of real business problems; Ability to use standard office equipment.

• Knowledge of distribution and inventory management systems; Knowledge of processes and systems related to international trade compliance.

• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed.

• This position requires CONUS and OCONUS travel. Candidates must possess a valid U.S. Passport that will remain valid for at least two years following the start date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.

• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.

• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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