Trade Control Specialist 5
Leads the development of company international trade control regulatory policy positions in coordination with key enterprise stakeholders. Primary focus on non-U.S. trade controls and customs regulatory policy, the incumbent also supports U.S. trade control policy activities, as assigned. Develops arguments and responses to external inquiries to support company's position on trade control policy matters both in the U.S. and abroad. Participates in industry advocacy groups and engages, as assigned, with government representatives (US and foreign) to favorably shape the global trade controls environment. Monitors trends in government and industry, anticipates potential changes and recommends approaches. Assists the Sr. Mgr. GTC in combining the multiple elements of global trade control requirements into a comprehensive enterprise global trade control strategy. Identifies, documents, develops and deploys regulatory documentation for high profile and/or precedent setting activity with significant business risk and/or sensitive policy issues involving industry partners, subsidiaries, joint ventures and multiple regulatory agencies.
Competencies
General• Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Guiders others in keeping their audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames highly complex and or advanced information in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Regularly seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Mentors and advises fellow project leads and other internal employees on effective communication techniques.
• Cross Functional Partnerships
Analyzes the organization, potential external partners, and own area to identify key relationships that should be initiated or improved to further the attainment of own area's goals. Exchanges information with team leaders, managers and internal employees areas to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems; collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both areas' needs can be met. Collaboratively determines courses of action to realize mutual goals; facilitates agreement on each partner's responsibilities and needed support. Places higher priority on organization's goals than on own area's goals; anticipates effects of own area's actions and decisions on partners; influences team leaders, managers and internal employees support partnership objectives. Implements effective means for monitoring and evaluating the partnership process and the attainment of mutual goals.
• Global Perspective
Proactively seeks opportunities to better understand the organization's global approach including strengths and weaknesses that are likely to impact the organization's ability to compete in a global business environment. Proactively gathers information on relevant countries' history, economic environment, and politics; viewed as an expert in maintaining a detailed current awareness of key economic, social, and political trends throughout the world. Coordinates with other team leads, managers, internal employees and external customers to integrate understanding of the organization's global approach with awareness of global trends to identify business opportunities and threats.
• Initiating Action
Serves as a role model for others in taking immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Guides others in implementing new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Consistently takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
• Work Standards
Consistently and proactively establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts, and delegates when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility. Holds others accountable for agreed upon responsibility.
Technical• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the business unit level.
• Government Interface
Advanced/expert knowledge of relevant government agencies and processes as well as current issues (e.g., governmental, international, industrial) impacting functional responsibilities of the occupation. Has frequent contacts with external government agencies and interacts regularly with senior internal and external personnel on highly significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Possesses extensive historical knowledge regarding government agencies and processes to facilitate advising senior management regarding policy issues related to government matters.
• Government Laws/Regulations
Advanced/expert knowledge of relevant government laws and regulations impacting the functional responsibilities of the occupation.
• Legislative Processes
Advanced/expert knowledge of legislation and the process for legislating risk management (e.g., NASA, USAF, Congress, Export Control) regulations.
• Regulatory Knowledge
Advanced, expert knowledge of current and proposed laws and regulations impacting export and import activities. Researches and investigates laws and regulations.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience analyzing complex global trade control policy issues and preparing written positions based on that analysis for senior company executives or government regulators?
Typical Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree and typically 15 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 13 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
An ability to obtain an interim and/or final clearance (post-start) is required for this position - US Citizenship Required or equivalent (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above). The selected candidate must: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess strong interpersonal skills, interface and collaborate effectively, and establish positive and productive relationships with personnel at all levels within the company. Perform work with minimal direction and exercise initiative in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Be adept at working in a changing environment and possess strong Project Management, analytical, and Microsoft Office skills. Execute special projects as necessary.
- Business Unit Corporate
- Division Office Of Int Governce
- Program Global Trade Controls
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Expert/Consultant
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 05/05/2012
