Sr. Export Compliance Specialist (USI7)

Job Details: Job Location: FL0918 Miami

• Miami, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Non DOT
• Safety Sensitive Position, SUMMARY: The Senior Export Compliance Specialist enhances VSE Aviation’s Trade Compliance Program by executing advanced export control assessments, complex classifications, and regulatory analysis. Serving as a subject matter expert in the EAR, and global export requirements, this role exercises greater regulatory judgment and autonomy than the Compliance Specialist. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conduct advanced Sales Order compliance reviews, including detailed restricted party screening, red flag assessment, sensitive country evaluation, and resolution of routine compliance concerns with minimal oversight. Identify, analyze, and resolve export data discrepancies by proactively coordinating with internal teams and customers to ensure shipment readiness and regulatory compliance. Prepare, review, and validate all export documentation, including AES filings, commercial invoices, SLIs, and other controlled documents to ensure regulatory accuracy and prevent compliance gaps. Perform detailed ECCN and Schedule B classifications using product specifications, engineering data, and regulatory resources; propose corrections and maintain classification accuracy within applicable systems. Independently assess and resolve standard red flag indicators and escalate only complex or high risk concerns to management with recommended actions. Apply advanced working knowledge of the EAR in daily decision making, including an analysis of licensing requirements, end use/end user determinations, and export jurisdiction considerations. Support compliance audits, investigations, and corrective actions. Mentor junior team members and assist with training. Develop proficiency in preparing and administering export license applications, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree OR an additional 3 years of specific work experience in lieu of a degree 4+ year of relevant/technical work experience An understanding of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Familiarity with international shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and export licenses; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff codes, Schedule B and nomenclature, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and license data.

Sincere interest in field of Import / Export operations and its strategic impact on global success. Ability and desire to learn - growth mindset. Strong planning, organization, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills. The ability to effectively handle time critical issues and meet goals despite unexpected setbacks, obstacles, or time constraints.

Proficiency using various software, mainly ACE, AES Direct, SIGMA360, SNAP-R, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and Outlook. U.S. Citizen. OTHER: The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing. #INDVSE