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Senior Empowered Official - Global Trade Controls

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; Hazelwood, Missouri; Mesa, Arizona; Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026499009 Category Security Clearance Role Type Hybrid Post Date Mar. 03, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is seeking a SeniorEmpowered Official- Global Trade Controls to join our team. This candidate will support the Vertical Lift Aircraft business. This position allows the candidate to be located in either Ridley Park, PA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, or Mesa, AZ.

The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker, who demonstrates a global mentality, and is adaptable and responsive to changing market needs. This person will have a history of resilience in fast paced environments, will be skilled at project management, and versatile in all forms of communication.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of the provisions and requirements of the various export control statutes and regulations, and the criminal liability, civil liability, and administrative penalties for violating the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations

  • Become an agent of change to continuously advance Boeing’s Behaviors and Values to include safety, quality, trust, ownership, people focus, innovation, integrity, and compliance

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support trade compliance and program execution for the Boeing Defense Vertical Lift Aircraft business

  • Develop, implement and execute EAR and ITAR trade control strategies to ensure operations are conducted compliantly and meet business objectives and timelines

  • Apply deep knowledge of the US trade control regulations to provide sound trade compliance advice, counsel and solutions

  • Inform and instruct stakeholders on the regulatory requirements and authorization approvals and associated limitations, provisos, and conditions

  • Partner in business discussions to ensure the bona fides of the proposed initiatives are aligned with the regulatory trade controls requirements within lead-time

  • Coordinate across functions, geographic regions, and organizations to plan, develop, position, deploy and manage comprehensive trade compliance education, processes, systems, and resources in advance of global business undertakings

  • Perform the role of Empowered Official to include drafting, signing, submitting, and managing Department of State and the Department of Commerce export authorizations to include (Agreements, Licenses, Advisory Opinions (AO), General Correspondence (GC) requests, Exemptions and Exceptions)

  • Manage export authorizations from cradle to grave and ensure all regulatory requirements are timely fulfilled and Boeing processes adhered to

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the controlling trade control laws and regulations of the non-US locations where Boeing operates to ensure totality of compliance and continuity of business

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience working with a team to solve complex issues

  • 5+ years of experience with Trade Control experience in U.S Customs, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience writing trade control authorities / export licensing

  • 5+ years of experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) & International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

  • 5+ years of experience participating on compliance assessment activities supporting global trade controls matters

  • 5+ years of project management experience

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $112,200 - $162,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 18, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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