Senior Manager, Trade Compliance – ITAR, EAR & OFAC (Aerospace & Defense, Onsite)

🌍 Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

📍 Location: Rochester, NY (100% Onsite)
🕘 Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏭 Industry: Aerospace / Defense
⚖️ Function: Trade Compliance / Legal
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

🔍 About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Trade Compliance to lead all trade compliance activities within a large, complex aerospace and defense business unit. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing ITAR, EAR, and OFAC compliance, managing a team of approximately 15 trade compliance professionals, and acting as an Empowered Official.

This position partners closely with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Program Management, and executive leadership to ensure compliance is embedded into critical international business pursuits. The role is fully onsite in Rochester, NY and reports directly to a senior segment-level Trade Compliance leader.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Trade Compliance Leadership

• Lead and supervise sector-wide Trade Compliance teams

• Act as Empowered Official for the sector

• Develop, implement, and enforce trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures

• Anticipate, assess, and proactively manage compliance risk posture

• Prepare, review, and manage export authorizations and compliance records

Regulatory & Licensing Oversight

• Interpret and advise on U.S. Government trade laws and regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC)

• Ensure compliant execution of export/import activities and documentation

• Oversee investigations and reporting of any potential trade violations

• Support compliance audits, assessments, and Compliance Assistance Visits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Business Development, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Product teams to embed compliance into revenue-generating pursuits

• Coordinate closely with Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic teams

• Support international sales activities through compliant licensing strategies

Leadership & Culture

• Build and sustain a collaborative, transparent, and high-performing compliance culture

• Communicate trade compliance requirements and status updates to senior leadership

• Continuously improve processes to meet business timelines and financial objectives

Travel & Security

• Domestic travel up to 20%

• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance

🧠 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience
  OR Graduate degree with 10+ years of experience
  OR 16+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• 3+ years leading high-performing teams

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with:

• ITAR

• EAR

• OFAC / U.S. trade sanctions

• Strong understanding of export licensing and compliance frameworks

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Experience interpreting and applying U.S. Government trade laws

• Hands-on experience with OCR EASE

• Background in aerospace, defense, or government contracting

• Exposure to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs

• Military operational or policy experience

• Strong technical aptitude or engineering exposure

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to lead through complexity and shifting priorities

🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior Trade Compliance leader from Aerospace & Defense

• Deep expertise in ITAR licensing, OCR EASE, and regulatory enforcement

• Confident engaging executives and cross-functional leaders

• Strong people leader with a collaborative leadership style

• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable exercising independent judgment

• Business-minded compliance professional who enables growth while managing risk

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $105,000 – $190,000 (based on experience & location)

• Benefits: Full benefits package

• Relocation Assistance: Available

• Bonus: Not specified

• Work Model: 100% Onsite

• Travel: Occasional (up to 20%)

🧾 Skills & Certifications (Required)

• ITAR

• ITAR Licensing

• OCR EASE

📌 Quick Snapshot

Category

Details

Title

Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

Location

Rochester, NY

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Team Size

~15

Experience

10–15+ years

Clearance

Ability to obtain Secret

Industry

Aerospace / Defense

Salary

$105K – $190K

Visa

No sponsorship

Work Model

Onsite

Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer | Executive Leadership | South Burlington, VT

Position: Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer

Level: Executive
Reports To: Network Chief Legal Counsel
Vacancies: 1
Location: South Burlington, VT, United States
Travel: Up to 20%
Visa Support: Not available
Compensation:

• Salary Range: $266,194 - $399,291 (USD)

• Signing Bonus: Negotiable

• Relocation Package: Partial

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer (CCPO) to serve as the senior leader responsible for overseeing, designing, administering, educating, and continuously improving compliance and privacy programs across their healthcare network. This position is pivotal in maintaining ethical and legal standards while addressing regulatory requirements in Vermont and northern New York.

The CCPO reports to multiple stakeholders to ensure the independence and integrity of their role:

• Direct Reporting:

• Network Board of Trustees Audit Committee.

• Senior Management as needed.

• President/CEO and/or Audit Committee Chair as necessary.

• Operational Reporting:

• Reports to the Network General Counsel for coordination and organizational effectiveness, with safeguards for independent judgment.

The CCPO supervises a team of 12, including Compliance and Privacy Officers, Managers, Supervisors, Analysts, Specialists, and Auditors. They also collaborate with senior management and act as the primary contact for compliance and privacy matters with State and Federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, administration, and improvement of compliance and privacy programs.

• Report directly to the Audit Committee, Senior Management, and the CEO/Chair as appropriate.

• Lead and manage a team of compliance and privacy professionals.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and the General Counsel to identify and address compliance and privacy needs.

• Serve as the primary liaison with State and Federal agencies for compliance or privacy-related issues.

• Work closely with the Information Services Security Officer and leadership at partner affiliates.

• Ensure adherence to laws governing healthcare reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and patient privacy.

Qualifications

Education:

• Juris Doctor strongly preferred or a Master’s degree in business administration, healthcare management, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare compliance and privacy, including management experience in a hospital or healthcare system.

• Familiarity with health care reimbursement systems, fraud and abuse laws, and patient privacy laws.

• Proven experience managing billing and regulatory compliance issues, organizational ethics, and corporate responsibility matters.

• Demonstrated ability to work in complex organizational settings with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic leadership in compliance and privacy.

• Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and ethical standards.

• Ability to build and manage effective teams.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This role offers an opportunity to lead a critical function within a dynamic healthcare network, driving compliance and privacy excellence across the organization.