Export Control Authorization Specialist

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Date Posted:

2023-11-20

Country:

France

Location:

Blagnac, France

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Global Trade (GT) requirements exist to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to economic sanctions and the export and import of products, services and technical data.  As an Authorization Specialist, you will be working with Authorization Management, obtaining and managing regulatory and Collins internal authorizations. Authorization Specialists also work with the Collins Global Trade Program (training, policies, processes, implementation & metrics); using digital technology and physical safeguards to manage transfers compliantly and efficiently; ensuring compliant transfers of physical goods and intangible items; and addressing regulatory and policy violations to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.

Collins categorizes Regulatory Authorizations (Government approval to engage in a Controlled Activity related to Controlled Items) into two types:

  • Application-Based Authorizations

    • require a transaction-specific application be submitted to a government agency for review and approval.

  • Regulation-Based Authorizations

    • such as exemptions, exceptions, general licenses, or general permits.

Activities the Authorization Specialist is responsible for include:

  • Drafting and submission of all export and import authorizations to the French regulatory agencies. 

  • Working closely with the business and other Global Trade employees to ensure we meet all lifecycles of authorizations, from determination, application, activation, use, management, and dispositioning.  

  • Working closely with the business and other Global Trade employees to ensure authorizations are accurate and obtained timely in order to meet the needs of the business.   

  • Ensure reporting to the GT Avionics US Group (Dashboard, Periodic Risk and Issue Tracking), to the France authorizations functions.

  • Identify areas for improvement and propose actions to optimize the activities of the GT Group as well as internal and external customers.

  • Assist the US Licensing Teams in obtaining the certificates and signatures (NTC, TAA, DSP-83) required for the filing of license applications or their use (sending intangibles).

  • Coordinate with the US and European teams to review, improve and implement new Global Trade procedures.

  • Participate in due diligence actions required for the validation of transactions (Screening Mk Denial, validation workflow for transactions with restricted countries).

  • Assure regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import transactions.

  • Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and report on them as required.

  • Contribute to learning and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.

  • Assist in identifying compliance concerns by identifying errors and areas requiring improvement and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems.

  • Support management in investigating and resolving compliance matters, audits, and investigations.

  • Work on projects as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline or six years of related experience.

  • Superior knowledge of French Global Trade regulation and a working knowledge of US Global Trade regulations

  • Strong working knowledge of the various export authorization types/uses under each set of regulations.

  • Program/product knowledge and general knowledge of technology transfer requirements and restrictions.

  • Proficient in English.

Desired Skills

  • Working SAP Knowledge of export transactions (sales & distribution).

  • Project Management experience.

  • Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the business.

  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Great attention to detail.

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong decision-making skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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