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Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. BAE Systems employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.The Deputy Director, International Trade Compliance will support the Director of International Trade Compliance in the management and implementation the Electronic Systems (ES) export/import compliance program. The incumbent will act as the sector’s primary point of contact for export/import-related issues, as assigned by the director, with a focus on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).This is a hybrid position with some in-office presence in Arlington, VA or Nashua, NH. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either be a current resident within the Nashua, NH or Arlington, VA metro areas, or willing to relocate to one of these two areas.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:• Ensures sector-wide compliance with all U.S. export/import laws and regulations, to include the ITAR, EAR, Customs, Foreign Trade Regulations, and other applicable federal government regulations.• Leads a team of International Trade Compliance (ITC) analysts ranging from new employees to experienced empowered officials.• Functions as a designated "empowered official" per the ITAR to provide required certifications to the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.• Provides guidance regarding a wide variety of ITC matters, including licensing, agreements, exemptions, exceptions, classification/jurisdiction, and regulatory requirements.• Analyzes and reviews information related to proposals, contracts, purchase orders, presentations and product development and participates in technical programmatic discussion/meetings for ES products.• Ensures business area teams’ compliance with all corporate and sector directives in processing license and agreement applications and other export-related correspondence to U.S. government agencies.• Investigates any aspect of a proposed export or temporary export by the BA to verify the legality of any transactions and the accuracy of the information to be submitted.• Participates in preparing export-related training materials and conducts or oversees export training to all relevant employees.• Conducts, participates in, and prepares for export compliance audits on a periodic basis.• Supports the director in addressing and resolving export and import issues as they arise.Required Education, Experience, & Skills• 12+ Years of professional experience with Bachelor's Degree, 10+ Years with Master’s Degree.• Significant experience within the International Trade Compliance function in the defense industry.• Extensive knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) & EAR (Export Administration Regulations).• Experience with strategy development and process optimization pertaining to International Trade Compliance.• Applicant must have strong leadership and communication skills and be well organized.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills• Experience with OCR's EASE global trade management software.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $128100 - $217800Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.