Location: Bridgeton, MO, US 63044
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Trade Compliance Specialist I for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position supports the Trade Director and Manager in implementing and maintaining U.S. export and import controls, including ITAR, EAR, customs regulations, and embargo requirements. The role advises internal business units on regulatory obligations and coordinates the preparation and submission of required licenses, agreements, and permits. Responsibilities also include reviewing and facilitating the export and import of goods, maintaining compliance records and metrics, and supporting compliance monitoring activities such as self-assessments, audits, and investigations. In addition, the position supports local trade compliance training needs, implements related business processes and tools, participates in trade compliance projects, and maintains awareness of international activities—including marketing, trade shows, technical publications, business development, and procurement—to ensure adherence to applicable trade regulations.
Job Responsibilities
Facilitate DRS business by assisting with implementing and maintaining internal export/import controls to ensure compliance with U.S. government export/import regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Economic Embargo Regulations, and Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War Regulations
Support Trade Manager or Group Trade Director by communicating advice and guidance on the application and implementation of U.S. Government export/import regulations to the internal business unit
Coordinate with Trade Manager or Group Trade Director and various local functions in obtaining, maintaining and monitoring the necessary U.S. Government export/import licenses, agreements, permits, certifications and technology release determinations
Coordinate implementation of business processes, procedures and tools to ensure compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and Company policies
Review and process transactions relating to the export/import of goods and provide support in the movement of goods
Provide reports and updates metrics pertaining to various elements including compliance of the export/import processes
Maintain export/import files and records in accordance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and Company policy
Assist in collection of local training needs as it relates to export/import requirements and provide this data to Trade Manager or Group Trade Director
Support export/import compliance monitoring activities (e.g. self-assessments, internal audits, external audits)
Support investigations and other compliance matters
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Participate in business and corporate projects focusing on trade compliance
Maintain awareness of all international activity, including marketing, trade shows, publishing of technical papers, business development, and procurement
Qualifications
Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of trade experience and/or trade compliance related positions
Ability to work with moderate supervision and function well in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to apply basic trade compliance principles and concepts
High attention to detail and consistent quality and follow through on assigned tasks
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Willing and able to travel up to 15% as needed
Salary range for this position is $54,586.00/year - $70,962.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.
Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Trade Compliance Specialist I for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position supports the Trade Director and Manager in implementing and maintaining U.S. export and import controls, including ITAR, EAR, customs regulations, and embargo requirements. The role advises internal business units on regulatory obligations and coordinates the preparation and submission of required licenses, agreements, and permits. Responsibilities also include reviewing and facilitating the export and import of goods, maintaining compliance records and metrics, and supporting compliance monitoring activities such as self-assessments, audits, and investigations. In addition, the position supports local trade compliance training needs, implements related business processes and tools, participates in trade compliance projects, and maintains awareness of international activities—including marketing, trade shows, technical publications, business development, and procurement—to ensure adherence to applicable trade regulations.
Job Responsibilities
Facilitate DRS business by assisting with implementing and maintaining internal export/import controls to ensure compliance with U.S. government export/import regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Economic Embargo Regulations, and Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War Regulations
Support Trade Manager or Group Trade Director by communicating advice and guidance on the application and implementation of U.S. Government export/import regulations to the internal business unit
Coordinate with Trade Manager or Group Trade Director and various local functions in obtaining, maintaining and monitoring the necessary U.S. Government export/import licenses, agreements, permits, certifications and technology release determinations
Coordinate implementation of business processes, procedures and tools to ensure compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and Company policies
Review and process transactions relating to the export/import of goods and provide support in the movement of goods
Provide reports and updates metrics pertaining to various elements including compliance of the export/import processes
Maintain export/import files and records in accordance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and Company policy
Assist in collection of local training needs as it relates to export/import requirements and provide this data to Trade Manager or Group Trade Director
Support export/import compliance monitoring activities (e.g. self-assessments, internal audits, external audits)
Support investigations and other compliance matters
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Participate in business and corporate projects focusing on trade compliance
Maintain awareness of all international activity, including marketing, trade shows, publishing of technical papers, business development, and procurement
Qualifications
Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of trade experience and/or trade compliance related positions
Ability to work with moderate supervision and function well in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to apply basic trade compliance principles and concepts
High attention to detail and consistent quality and follow through on assigned tasks
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
Willing and able to travel up to 15% as needed
Salary range for this position is $54,586.00/year - $70,962.00/year for the state of Illinois. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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