Lead Licensing Specialist, International Trade Compliance

General Electric Company

$112K — $149K *
Lynn, MA 01902In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4 years experience, Associates degree with 6 years, or High School Diploma with 8 years experience
  • Minimum 2 years of Professional Trade Experience
  • Familiarity with ITAR and EAR is essential
  • Knowledge of DECCS, SNAP-R, and/or OCR EASE is preferred
  • Strong analytical and judgment skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior ITC members to prepare export authorization applications
  • Assist in developing licensing strategies for compliance
  • Monitor and maintain U.S. Government export/import licenses and reports
  • Ensure records comply with government and internal policies
  • Track compliance metrics and activities, providing regular reports
  • Conduct training on trade laws and regulations
  • Drive process improvements and coordinate implementation
  • Participate in diverse projects and initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to health coaching and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching and contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs
  • Paid parental leave and paid time-off for illness or vacation
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The International Trade Compliance (ITC) team is responsible for the compliant execution of global export controls and sanctions laws and regulations. The successful candidate will work closely within the ITC team and GE Aerospace programs/functions to compliantly apply international trade laws and regulations to support and drive international business.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Work with senior members of the ITC team and relevant stakeholders to prepare authorization applications for approval to the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security
  • Assist with the development of licensing strategies for compliant business execution.
  • Generate, maintain, and monitor U.S. Government export/import licenses, agreements, and certifications/annual reports.
  • Maintain records in accordance with U.S. Government regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Track, status, and provide reports and metrics associated with trade compliance activities.
  • Provide training on compliant execution of trade and sanctions regulations, as well as USG authorizations, including licenses, agreements, and exemptions/exceptions.
  • Support process and procedure improvements and coordinate on implementation thereto.
  • Participate as part of a team in projects or initiatives of varying complexities.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 6 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 8 years of professional experience
  • Minimum 2 years of Professional Trade Experience

Desired Characteristics:

  • Willing to take on challenges.
  • Experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Experience with and/or in the application of ITC regulations (ITAR, EAR, Customs) in high volume environments
  • Knowledge of DECCS, SNAP-R, and/or OCR EASE
  • Ability to adapt and grow in an expanding organization.
  • Commitment to compliance and integrity
  • Strong judgement and analytical skills
  • Proactive, organized, and detail oriented.
  • Commitment to self-development, learning, and growth
  • Customer relationship, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Adaptable and capable of managing multiple inquiries and assignments in a time pressured environment.

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 to $149,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidates experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on August 15th 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.


Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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