Senior Manager Trade Compliance

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Manager Trade Compliance to join our team! In this role you will get to provides strategic leadership and oversee foreign and domestic trade compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manages and supervises the trade compliance team, leading activities such as restricted party screenings, authorizations, licensing, travel assessments, and jurisdiction/classification activities.
• Oversees compliance with trade laws and regulations, including applicable regulations such as ITAR, EAR, FCPA, sanctions, and free trade agreements.
• Manages the trade compliance program throughout the product lifecycle, including concept, development, access, labeling, marketing, sales, and exports.
• Develops and leads the implementation of the global trade.
• Compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Leads and mentors the trade compliance team, fostering a culture of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Collaborates across business units to implement effective compliance strategies and mitigate risks.
• Conducts audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Collaborates with legal and compliance counsel on training, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintains relevant data and records, reporting to senior leadership and business partners.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline trade operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Leads investigations of suspected trade compliance violations.
  Stays informed of trade compliance requirements, pending legislation, and industry trends.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Law, or related field.
• 12+ years of trade compliance experience, to include managerial experience, ideally in defense and technology industries.
• Expert knowledge of US import and export control laws and regulations.
• Expertise in jurisdiction and classification determinations, especially for military and cyber.
• Experience interacting with government agencies in a trade compliance context.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy abilities.
• Advanced leadership, project management, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence change and drive success in strategic trade compliance initiatives.
• Experience in contracting regulations with the US DoD, defense contractors, Foreign Military Sales Program, and FAR, DFAR, DEARS.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• Master's Degree in International Business, Law, or related field.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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