International Trade Compliance Lead

Job Description The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands Remington, Federal Premium, CCI, Speer, Fiocchi of America, and Hevi-Shot. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, Missouri, and Oregon. We service law enforcement, militaries, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is an operating segment of Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a private multi-national company with a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aviation and rail industries. We are seeking an experienced International Trade Compliance Program Lead with expertise in ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and AECA licensing and compliance. As the International Trade Compliance Program Lead, you will manage product classification and jurisdiction under ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations to support accurate export/import authorizations. You will review program proposals and contracts to determine licensing requirements, recommend appropriate clauses, and support the use of exemptions, TAAs, and MLAs. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for employees needing trade licensing and compliance support. This position reports to the Export Compliance Manager and is based out of our Anoka office. What You’ll Do Apply expert knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, AECA, and global trade regulations. Understand business strategies and advise on regulatory impacts. Lead classification and jurisdiction assessments for products, technology, software, and services. Prepare, manage, and modify export licenses, TAAs, MLAs, and exemptions. Provide guidance and training on trade compliance and authorization requirements. Identify operational compliance risks, propose corrective actions, and implement improvements. Advise on sanctions, restricted party screening, anti-boycott requirements, and global trade controls. Ensure accurate classification, country of origin, valuation, and other customs requirements. Oversee audits, investigations, disclosures, and internal control reviews. Manage technology control plans and foreign visitor approvals; review international travel requests. Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs. Build strong cross-functional partnerships across Sales, Finance, Sourcing, Operations, and more. Perform or oversee third-party due diligence. Monitor regulatory changes and guide implementation across the business. Maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, and government agencies (DDTC, BIS, Customs, DHS). Serve as backup for import compliance activities when needed. Experience You Bring Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant trade compliance experience. Strong operational knowledge of ITAR, EAR (BIS), OFAC, and U.S. import/export requirements. Experience developing and maintaining global trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and outside counsel. Strong critical thinking, project management, and communication skills. Experience creating and delivering policies, procedures, and training. Familiarity with digital compliance tools (e.g., SAP GTS, OCR EASE). Working knowledge of DECCs and SNAP-R licensing systems. Ability to travel quarterly or as needed for audits, inspections, and site support. High attention to detail and ability to manage complexity. Preferred Qualifications Strong operational knowledge of OCR EASE. Experience as an Empowered Official. Background working with State Department consent agreements. M&A or divestiture compliance experience. Experience in firearms, ammunition, or military-related manufacturing. Work Environment: Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations. Pay Range: $86,900.00 - $121,800.00 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission! Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gun Control Act Requirements: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@tkghunt.com.