Import/Export Compliance Officer

Job overview

The Import/Export Compliance Officer is an onsite role based in Detroit, MI, with a salary range of $101,600 - $132,000 per year. This position supports the global trade compliance program within the Land Systems division, ensuring adherence to ITAR and EAR regulations to facilitate secure defense-related operations. This role exists to manage export licensing, policy development, and compliance strategies. By serving as a subject matter expert and Empowered Official, the officer ensures that all international movements of technical data and defense articles meet U.S. and foreign legal requirements.

What you'll do

• Implement and improve trade compliance programs
• partner with program teams on business objectives
• serve as an ITAR/EAR subject matter expert
• manage export authorizations and licenses
• coordinate with foreign affiliates
• draft and submit government license applications
• conduct internal audits and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

detroit mi

saab

legal

compliance

itar

ear

defense

$101k-$132k

onsite

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• disability coverage.

Why this role

Focus on Land Systems division; Empowered Official designation; defense industry compliance expertise.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.