[Hiring] Global Trade Compliance Senior Specialist @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

The Global Trade Compliance (GTC) team supports Viasat’s business and growth by being compliant with import and export regulations worldwide. We understand the regulations, requirements, and options available to us so we can transfer goods and technical information internationally and compliantly.

• This team interacts with all divisions within Viasat, from space to government to energy to commercial services.
• We support programs and products from their inception to end of life, contributing to Viasat's success by ensuring compliance with necessary regulations at all stages.
• The GTC team interacts with many groups and roles, providing intracompany and external networking opportunities.
• We monitor world affairs and interpret government responses to give the best guidance based on the current geopolitical climate.

The day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Determine and document classification designation for parts, equipment, and technology.
• Interpret International Trade Regulations and apply them as necessary.
• Provide guidance and requirements to Viasat personnel concerning international trade regulations.
• Ensure proper use of export authorizations (licenses/agreements, exemptions, exceptions, etc.).
• Complete required recordkeeping.
• Maintain knowledge of and stay current on regulatory changes.
• Review contracts for global trade requirements.
• Understand required documentation such as commercial invoices, shipper’s letters of instructions (SLI), carnets, and EEI filings.

Viasat is a fast-paced environment that specializes in a wide range of products. Our global trade compliance team supports all Viasat locations around the world with their export and import requirements. This position can be fully remote, hybrid, or in one of the many global Viasat offices – whichever you prefer.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in regulatory trade compliance.
• Strong background in product classification.
• Engineering or other technical degree a plus.
• Extensive understanding of export control and international trade concepts to include ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and FTR.
• Familiar with non-US trade regulations.
• Proficient with OCR EASE, DECCS, SNAP-R, ACE.
• Ability to work with minimal day-to-day guidance.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals and work well as a team member.
• Must be able to balance multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

Requirements

• Ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.

Salary Range

• $99,000.00 - $156,000.00 / annually.
• For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $123,000.00 - $184,000.00 / annually.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.