Senior Director, International Trade Compliance - Strategic Licensing

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a Senior Director, International Trade Compliance (ITC), Strategic Licensing. The role sits on the ITC Leadership Team, advises the ITC Executive Leader and sets the strategic vision for obtaining export authorizations for GE Aerospace. It covers export licensing strategy, leadership of business-facing licensing teams, global engagement and system improvements, and monitoring of proposed regulatory changes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the GE Aerospace export licensing and operations teams across all business divisions and subsidiaries.
• Set the strategic vision and oversee procurement of all business-critical export authorizations.
• Lead engagement and communication with government officials as required.
• Ensure export authorizations comply with ITAR and EAR requirements and U.S. national security and foreign disclosure policies (e.g., LO/CLO, National Security Disclosure Policy 1).
• Work with senior business leaders and program managers to identify and optimize the export authorizations needed for global growth.
• Partner with U.S. government and industry counterparts to track authorization trends and best practices, and monitor proposed laws and regulations.
• Drive enhancements to technology, systems and procedures to optimize authorization management and ensure compliance with the GE Aerospace ITAR registration.
• Collaborate with the ITC Leadership on continuous improvement, undertake special projects and embed trade compliance into business operations and decisions.
• Use Flight Deck and AI to optimize the preparation and submission of export authorizations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of professional experience, or an Associate's degree with 12 years, or a high school diploma with 14 years.
• At least 8 years of experience in international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk, operations or a related discipline in a complex global organization.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and proof of U.S. person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
• Desired: team leadership, flexibility, strong judgment and integrity, collaboration across levels, self-starting, strategic thinking, and experience with non-U.S. export controls and sanctions.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $181,000 - $241,000, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and/or commission.
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs), HealthCoach, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance provided.