Sr Specialist, Trade Compliance

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $89,000(minimum) - $116,000(midpoint) - $142,000(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary point of contact within multiple facilities for export/import transactions. Lead for promoting compliance with U.S. government and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Treasury - Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) relating to the export of Company products, services, transfers of technical data, employment of foreign nationals and all other import/export licensing and compliance matters.

• Supports review of customer/supplier contracts and recommends changes or alternate language to Trade Compliance provisions to ensure Woodward’s compliance

• Leads structuring export licensing strategy through the use of licenses and agreements for complex business models.

• Supports internal Trade Compliance audits and reviews within the Business Group.

• Delivers and supports development of materials for the sites training on Trade Compliance topics.

• Performs jurisdiction and classification of products and technologies.

• Drives the processing and approval of applications for export/import licenses, commodity jurisdictions, advisory opinions, agreements (e.g., Technical Assistance Agreement, Manufacturing License Agreement, Distribution Agreement) for U.S. and international operations.

• Monitors license and agreement submissions throughout the review and approval process and resolve issues as needed.

• Policy Development and Implementation: Support to develop, update, and implement compliance policies and procedures to address regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential compliance risks through thorough assessments and develop strategies to effectively mitigate those risks.

Key Skills:

• Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and industry standards to ensure organizational compliance.

• Analytical Skills: Effectively analyzes complex regulatory information and identifies potential compliance risks and solutions.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains meticulous attention to detail when reviewing policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.

• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, conveying regulatory requirements and compliance strategies.

• Risk Assessment: Conducts thorough risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance-related risks within the organization.

• Training and Education: Designs and delivers training programs to educate employees on compliance standards and best practices, fostering a culture of compliance.

• Problem Solving: Identifies compliance issues and employs strategic problem-solving techniques to address and resolve them efficiently.

• Project Management: Manages compliance projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with regulatory timelines.

• Ethical Judgement: Exercises sound ethical judgment and integrity in all compliance-related decisions and actions, promoting an ethical organizational culture.

Successful Candidates Will Typically Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years equivalent trade compliance experience can be considered in lieu of the degree. A combination of defense industry experience with trade compliance is ideal.

• 5+ years of equivalent experience with administering the Trade Compliance program of a multinational company required.

• Demonstrated ability to independently exercise judgement for trade matters.

• Familiarity with international export regulations is helpful.

• Technical expertise regarding U.S. export laws and regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and Customs).

• Experience implementing Trade Compliance Programs.

• Working knowledge of the Commodity Control List and the U.S. Munitions List

Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.