Sr. Manager Trade Compliance - (100% Remote)

Sr. Manager Trade Compliance

Serco is seeking a Senior Manager for Trade Compliance to join our team - 100% Remote. This role is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance.

About the Role

This individual will drive Trade Compliance efforts at Serco, a $2B company supporting various cutting-edge projects, primarily for U.S. defense customers. You will act as an Empowered Official, leveraging expertise in ITAR and practical business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, submit, and manage technical assistance agreements, ITAR classifications, commodity jurisdiction requests, advisory opinions, registration renewals, voluntary disclosures, and export licenses.
• Review export and import licenses and permits, translating guidance into actionable steps.
• Respond to requests for advice on the release of export-controlled information.
• Maintain an organized library of current TAAs and licenses.
• Provide guidance on handling international purchase orders and hardware shipments.
• Review foreign visits and international travel requests against regulations.
• Ensure timely responses and clear guidance to internal clients.
• Provide analytical support for the development and continuous improvement of the trade compliance program.
• Brief the company’s Board of Directors on Export-related matters as needed.
• Conduct assigned compliance tasks, data calls, reporting, record keeping, working groups, continuous improvement projects, and training.
• Investigate matters of non-compliance and prepare disclosures.
• Conduct interviews and internal investigations as needed.
• Remain current on regulatory developments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Be a member of Serco's Legal Department, reporting to a Vice President and Associate General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security Clearance (Post-Employment).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant trade compliance experience.
• Advanced experience as a trade compliance professional supporting a complex government services business.
• Advanced research, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of organization and follow-up skills.
• Ability to complete detail-oriented tasks and work independently and within a team.
• Proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities, and communicate effectively.
• Sound judgment in decision-making, complying with policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing processes and procedures within budget and schedule.
• Discretion and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks.
• Thorough understanding of ITAR, sufficient to act independently as an Empowered Official.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Experience drafting export license applications and requests for use of exemptions/exceptions.
• Experience maintaining and auditing trade compliance records.
• Experience developing and conducting export training.
• Working knowledge of Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Free Trade Agreements, special duty programs, and duty-free eligibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with analytical ability to summarize complex matters.
• Skills in building and refining internal processes and procedures.
• Ability to develop relationships with individuals in key regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional Desired Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of relevant trade compliance experience.
• Experience with government contracts.
• Experience as a senior trade compliance expert for a defense company (large employee base or high annual revenue).
• Experience as an Empowered Official.
• Experience with DECCS and CBP’s ACE.
• Experience briefing senior executives on sensitive matters.
• Experience with international global mobility issues.
• Experience with internal investigations.
• Experience with Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) mitigation structures.
• Experience with Canadian import and export regulations.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc, with 9,000+ employees in North America across Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help clients deliver vital services more efficiently. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients.

Key skills/competency

• Trade Compliance
• ITAR
• Export Control
• Empowered Official
• License Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Government Contracts
• Risk Management
• International Trade
• Legal Counsel