General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is a Global Aerospace and Defense Company. Every day, people around the world depend on our products for their safety and security.  We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who wants to be part of a culture driven by Honesty, Transparency, Trust, and Alignment as the Regulatory Compliance Principal reporting to our Home Office located in St. Petersburg, Florida. This role has the opportunity to be on-site, hybrid or remote.

Working independently with general supervision, the Regulatory Compliance Principal will be responsible for guiding our Trade Compliance approach through staying current on regulations, identifying the appropriate actions needed to remain or become compliant and submitting appropriate documentation to proper teams and agencies with consistent follow through.

A leader that is supportive of peers and employees with strong communication skills who is motivated by developing processes and systems while leading when the path is not already paved will find this position fulfilling.

• Reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Tracks and interprets laws or regulations impacting the business and offers suggestions to functional managers seeking to ensure compliance.
• Conducts periodic tests and audits of organizational operations.
• Conducts initial reviews of alleged compliance violations and escalates to executive leadership as needed.
• Coordinate local training requirements to ensure that site personnel are aware of their obligations under approved government authorizations and regulations governing their activities.
• Review and approve foreign national site visits and international business travel.
• Draft Technical Assistant and Manufacturing License Agreements with our International partners
• Submit License and permit applications for International Export and Import Compliance

Impact of the Role:

• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
• Leads others to solve complex problems
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years of experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Decision-making skills. Problem management. Oral and written communication skills. Problem/situation analysis. Analytical thinking skills.
• Critical professional related technical skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree

• Knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Arms Export Control Act (AECA).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel

• 20-25% Travel likely 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.