Export Compliance Manager

Responsibilities include managing export classifications, screening suppliers and customers, overseeing technology control plans, leading internal audit, supporting government inquiries, and ensuring required registrations and filings are completed accurately and on time. The Export Compliance Manager also oversees activities related to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) compliance program. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, and leadership skills to drive a culture of compliance across the organization. The Export Compliance Manager acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and export control risks, business impacts, and continuous improvement opportunities. Additionally, this position is responsible for the validating, updating and submittal of required documentation and certifications required for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (TSS) Government Sales and Support Group (GSSG) to sufficiently provide products and services to the US Federal, State and Local government agencies. 

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

The Export Compliance Manager can have a variety of tasks and responsibilities that may include but are not limited to: 

• The implementation, assessment, revision and management of the company's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Compliance Programs 
• Act as the SME to TSS to provide guidance concerning the requirements and obligations for handling export controlled commodities, material, software, technical data and defense services under the International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) and Export Administrations Regulations (EAR) and CMMC 2.0.
• Ensure TSS has the capability to transfer ITAR & CUI restricted information among various divisions as required (Secure Web/Exostar etc.) 
• Manage users in Trelleborg's Global Exostar Top Level Site via IT Service Desk functionality
• Ensure compliance with export licenses, filings and reporting 
• Advise on the export jurisdiction or classification determinations and conduct departmental training for import/export compliance with various internal/external departments 
• Successfully execute the assigned goal, targets and tasks (Annual evaluation and Policy Deployment activities per additional documentation) 
• Create and execute an audit and inspection program to ensure and validate compliance by the various TSS businesses 
• Act as the primary interface between TSS, consultants and the U.S. Department of State, US Commerce Department and work with the internal departments to ensure that the company's compliance program is effective throughout the business and supply chains. 
• Provide recommendations on all aspects of the export compliance programs 
• Identify gaps, implement corrective and preventative actions and monitor ongoing compliance 
• Manage subscription requirements to support our compliance programs 
• Validate and manage our required government business requirements and documentation i.e. CCR, ORCA, JPC, Cage Codes, D&B, SAMs etc. 
• Work with various teams within TSS to satisfy customer's certification requests and requirements 
• Audit related work instructions and desktop reference materials to validate accuracy and competence 
• GSSGT Process Auditor, evaluate and certify process documentation and compliance 
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on aerospace operations 

Education and Experience: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree 
• A minimum of 5 years experience in preparing export license requests, carnets, technical assistance agreements, manufacturing license agreements and US custom forms
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and working knowledge of the Federal Trade Regulations (FTR)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with export compliance and Defense/Aerospace industries 
• Experience in directly leading and developing others 

Travel: 

• The Export Compliance Manager position is a U.S. based position 
• Limited travel requirements will be 0-20% of the time per year 
• Travel may be required internationally; candidate must be able to travel outside of the U.S. without restrictions 

Application: 

Last Application Date 2/26/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status. 

This position requires the use of the information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee.