Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) is to provide high speed, low latency, and secure broadband access for United States and global government customers using Kuiper’s satellite network.

We have an immediate opening for an International Trade Lead to support the Kuiper Government Solutions team focusing on U.S. Government customers, such as NASA, DoD, and National Security, in addition to global government customers. As the International Trade Lead, you will drive end-to-end management of global trade operations through strategic oversight of import compliance requirements, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) optimization.

You will work in a collaborative, analytical, and fast-paced environment and must be comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams. The candidate must think big while diving deep, build and earn trust with internal and external customers and be passionate about delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate will have experience with custom operations, classifications, licensing, and SAP GTS.
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Key job responsibilities
• Develop and implement customs compliance policies, procedures and work instructions
• Manage customs import compliance requirements including harmonized system (HS) classification codes, country of origin, valuation, duties, permits, and records
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure accurate entry filings, monitor entry status, resolve customs holds, and respond to CBP inquiries
• Configure and maintain SAP GTS, including optimization of automated trade processes, license management, product classification, and customs management
• Manage usage of export authorizations including quantities, values, conditions, and expiration dates
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency, compliance rates, and identify process improvements and cost savings
• Provide trade compliance training to cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Design and execute risk-based trade compliance audits and assessments, identify compliance gaps, coordinate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and minimize risk

Security clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.