General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Manager for Global Export Policy

Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in international affairs, political science, business administration, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 12+ years of complex experience in domestic and foreign sales activities.
  • Familiarity with DOD and interagency export requirements for defense sales.
  • Strong skills in policy analysis and practical business translation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for drafting policy documents and briefings.
  • Experience in stakeholder coordination across diverse organizations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing priorities in dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

  • Advise the Deputy for Global Export Policy on TRFD and export matters to keep senior leadership informed.
  • Collaborate with Business Capture and P&L teams for regulatory support in international projects.
  • Develop export strategies aligned with U.S. Government policies.
  • Engage with military departmental offices for GA-ASI priorities.
  • Pre-coordinate with U.S. Government entities for export licensing to mitigate obstacles.
  • Meet with U.S. Government officials to discuss export controls for major initiatives.
  • Attend program reviews to provide regulatory and policy guidance.
  • Analyze U.S. export policy changes and educate stakeholders accordingly.
  • Lead structured meetings with GA-ASI and U.S. Government to resolve TRFD issues.
  • Draft formal documents for senior leadership and government communications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Support for gaining and maintaining security clearance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Manager for Global Export Policy reports to the Deputy for Global Export Policy. This person recommends, develops, and manages internal policies and procedures to address all technology release/export requirements early in program planning to facilitate U.S. government approvals and prevent delays to GA-ASI international program efforts. This position supports Government Affairs objectives by developing strategies that maximize the exportability of products and services while facilitating U.S. Government approval of key capabilities for international pursuits. This includes proactively identifying and mitigating potential obstacles to the release of critical technologies, navigation of U.S. Government Technology Release and Foreign Disclosure (TRFD) organizations and processes, and formulation of GA-ASI positions on regulatory issues pertaining to export controls. This position also supports the Deputy, Global Export Policy in addressing various other policy issues, as needed. This includes regional policy matters, Conventional Arms Transfer (CAT) Policy, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Export Policy, and other pertinent policy issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides advice, assistance, and support to the Deputy for Global Export Policy on all matters related to TRFD and export policy. Ensures the Deputy for Global Export Policy is informed and prepared to engage GA-ASI senior leadership on pertinent TRFD and export policy matters.
  • Collaborates with International Business Capture (IBC) and Profit and Loss (P&L) teams to ensure proper regulatory support exists for international endeavors and USG support is acquired.
  • Develops export strategies that account for all key milestones and ensure alignment with US Government policy requirements.
  • Interfaces with MILDEP Weapons and TRFD offices to advance GA-ASI and Government Affairs priorities.
  • Pre-coordinates GA-ASI international pursuits with U.S. Government TRFD and export communities (NDPC, DSCA, DTSA, SAF/IA, NIPO, DASA DE&C, TSC, TSFDO, etc) in advance of export licensing to facilitate understanding and approval of GA-ASI requests and/or identify and mitigate potential obstacles.
  • Meets with U.S. Government disclosure/export control communities to address foreign disclosure and export control requirements for major program initiatives.
  • Attends program reviews and business development meetings to provide TSFD and export regulatory and policy guidance.
  • Analyzes proposed U.S. Government export policies and legislative changes affecting export controls, technology security, and international cooperation. Educates cross-functional stakeholders of changes that impact company initiatives.
  • Organizes and leads structured meetings with GA-ASI and U.S. Government organizations to anticipate, identify and resolve issues impacting TRFD and export.
  • As required, provides support to Deputy for Global Export Policy on regional, CAT, UAS, and other policy issues.
  • Composes written documents suitable in form and substance for presentation to senior leadership within GA-ASI, the U.S. Government, and foreign governments. This includes, but is not limited to briefings, information papers, talking points, formal letters, regulatory inquiries, and summaries of meetings or issues.
  • Provides written weekly updates on activities and progress.
  • Supports other country or issue-related efforts as needed.


Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors or Masters in international affairs, political science, or business administration or a related field and twelve or more years of progressively complex experience in domestic and/or foreign sales activities. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • General familiarity with DOD and interagency export requirements and processes for international defense sales programs.
  • Ability to analyze complex policy issues and translate them to practical business guidance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting policy recommendations and executive-level briefings and information papers.
  • Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and functional organizations.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic regulatory environment.
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office.
  • Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
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1955

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