Director, Trade Compliance & Government Security

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Mission of the position: The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for Mott Corporation’s compliance program for facilities controlled under EAR and ITAR. This position will manage export compliance processes, licensing, recordkeeping, and import compliance and coordinate with various stakeholders, and maintain due diligence to mitigate risk across Mott Corporation. Candidates are expected to have a deep knowledge of trade compliance and a proven track record of excelling in fast paced environments. Role may also include administration of government grants and contracts, so familiarity with those subjects is preferred. Company: Mott is a technology driven, high precision filtration and flow-control company trusted by the world’s best technical and performance brands across core markets: Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, Process Industries and Space Exploration. Our products can be found everywhere…including lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars! The company’s strategic vision is to deliver technological breakthroughs in critical growth markets. Established in 1959 and located in Farmington, Connecticut (90 miles from NYC and Boston), the company is a part of the IDEX family and has more than doubled in size over the last 5 years. Mott is poised for significant expansion over the next 5 years. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain processes to ensure conformity of U.S. export and import regulations, including International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and U.S. Customs, with a focus on regulations related to semiconductor, space and defense products. Determine appropriate Jurisdiction, review of Harmonized Tariff, Schedule B codes, ECCN, ITAR, review of Country-of-Origin determination, and maintain justification records. Oversee activities with U.S. Customs Brokers and freight forwarders, including audit and verification of Import documents for shipments that have been delayed by U.S. Customs Investigate possible export or import violations and conduct post-entry corrections. Expected Performance Outcomes: Ensure product is appropriately classified to comply 100% conformity to all ITAR and EAR requirements 24-hour turnaround for new product jurisdiction classification for commercial and defense related items Identifies opportunities for tariff drawback, and implements solutions to realize savings in 2025 Collaboration with compliance experts across IDEX to leverage best practice Required Experience: Associates and/or bachelor’s degree or 10 years of related export and import experience Minimum of 5 years of export and import compliance experience with progressively more complex responsibilities. Experience in ITAR/EAR/Customs regulations, licensing, government contracting and international trade compliance areas such as FCPA, Anti-boycott, and OFAC preferred. US Customs Broker License preferred. Knowledge of: FAR/DFAR/ITAR, US Custom’s Entry procedures and requirements, SNAP-R and DTRADE licensing applications, tariff mitigation programs, e.g., exclusions, duty drawback. Major Challenges: Wide range of products for vast applications and markets Being responsive and proactive in an evolving regulatory environment and fast paced business Evaluate and as applicable update trade compliance processes to ensure continued compliance with changing requirements Coordinating with internal stakeholders to secure the required licensing Prioritization projects based on business needs Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? Total Rewards The compensation range for this position is $112,700.00 - $169,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan. Benefits Package Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. 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