Export Control Specialist

Job Description Summary : At Avio Aero, a GE Aviation Business unit, we’ve been reimagining the power of flight for more than 100 years. We are specialized in the design, production and maintenance of components and systems for both the civil and military aviation.

The Avio Aero Export Control Specialist is a role responsible of the integration of export control requirements in Avio Aero business operations.

Essential Responsibilities

The Export Control Specialist main responsibilities are:

• to update Avio Aero procedures and instructions assuring the proper flow-down of export control national/EU rules, ITAR/EAR requirements and GE Aviation policies and compliance standards, acting as main focal point with the GE Aviation ITC organization;
• to assist the ITC Leader in identifying the main areas of Compliance Risk, review and update the ITC Risk Register and maintain it under monitoring, preparing high level assessments to be addressed to the Avio Aero Senior Leadership Team;
• to manage and improve the established lean standard work for the ITC cross-functional activities integrated with the Company processes and KPIs;
• to ensure that collaboration tools, database and records satisfy all requirements and compliance standards both for tangible and intangible items, interacting with Avio Aero Engineering and IT functions;
• to provide support with respect to Avio Aero ITC activities including internal and external audits and corrective actions implementation;
• when appropriate and according the role’s area of responsibility and experience, to act as Avio Aero ITC focal point with Italian and Foreign Authorities (such as UAMA and US DoD).

Qualification/Requirements :

• Knowledge laws and regulations in the export control area (such as of Italian L. 185/90 and/or of US ITAR, EAR)
• University Degree
• Experience, including internship, in Compliance related to export control of defense products
• Fluent in Italian and English
• Ability to perform under pressure and against tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and forward thinking
• EU work authorization
• NOS qualification from the Italian government security department (in compliance with requirements stated in the DPCM Nov 6th, 2015 No. 5 to be obtained upon personal prerequisite in place

Desired characteristics

• Previous experience with Italian Ministry of External Affairs (UAMA office in particular) and/or Italian Ministry of Defense
• Good communication skills and ability to interact at all levels of the organization and Gov. Authorities
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Familiarity in coordinating working groups operating on cross-functional processes and procedures
• Project management skills

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits platform
• GE Aviation share plan
• Life and injury insurance
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistant program
• Employee special awards (service and recognition)
• Local special agreements and discounts
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

Additional Information : Relocation Assistance Provided :No