Import/Export Trade Compliance Officer - Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing

SAAB is seeking an Import/Export Compliance Officer to ensure all global defense and manufacturing shipments comply with U.S. and international trade regulations. You will manage export licenses, classifications (ECCN/HTS), and screening processes for customers, suppliers, and destinations. Responsibilities include drafting and enforcing compliance procedures, training teams, maintaining documentation and audit trails, partnering with engineering, supply chain, and legal, and responding to government inquiries. This role supports Saab's mission by enabling secure, lawful movement of high-tech products in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with U.
• S. and international export/import laws and regulations
• Manage export licensing, product classification (ECCN/HTS), and trade restrictions
• Conduct denied party and end-use screenings for customers, partners, and destinations
• Develop, implement, and update trade compliance policies and procedures
• Maintain documentation, records, and audit trails for all export/import activities
• Train and advise internal stakeholders on trade compliance requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, legal, and operations on compliant shipments
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on Saab's global trade operations
• Support internal and external audits and respond to government or regulatory inquiries
• Identify and mitigate trade compliance risks across programs and projects

Required Skills

• Import/export trade compliance
• ITAR and EAR regulations
• OFAC and sanctions compliance
• ECCN and HTS classification
• Export licensing and permits
• Denied party and end-use screening
• Compliance policy and procedure development
• Regulatory research and interpretation
• Audit and documentation management
• Cross-functional collaboration