Trade Compliance Manager

The Compliance Manager supports the implementation and ongoing enforcement of the Company’s compliance program, with a primary focus on global trade regulations and a secondary focus on U.S. federal contract requirements. This role demands an unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. The Compliance Manager is responsible for planning and conducting internal audits, performing compliance assessments, and serving as a recognized subject matter expert in import/export compliance and demonstrated experience with U.S. federal contract compliance. As a strategic business partner, the Compliance Manager collaborates closely with leadership and operational teams across the organization to promote a culture of compliance and to proactively mitigate risk. This position reports directly to the Director of Compliance and Ethics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Trade Compliance

• Subject matter expert on U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), trade embargoes, anti‑boycott rules.
• Provide operational guidance and hands‑on support to business units on export and import compliance matters.
• Deliver expert support for compliance assessments, internal audits, and external reviews, offering informed recommendations based on regulatory requirements and risk considerations.
• Oversee the development, execution, and monitoring of remediation and corrective action plans resulting from audits, investigations, assessments, reviews, or self‑identified compliance issues.
• Develop and deliver export compliance training programs for business unit personnel to strengthen organizational awareness and adherence to trade regulations.
• Assist in drafting, enhancing, and implementing company policies, procedures, and internal management systems related to U.S. trade laws, global trade principles, and compliance controls.
• Support export‑compliance due diligence activities for potential acquisitions and assist in the post‑acquisition integration and training of acquired entities to align them with the Company’s compliance program requirements.

Government Contracting

• Provide operational support to business units on federal contract compliance obligations, including contract interpretation, clause analysis, flow‑down requirements, reporting obligations, safeguarding requirements, and compliance with contract‑specific terms and conditions. Liaise with external counsel when specialized government contract support is required.
• Conduct internal assessments, audits, and monitoring activities related to federal contract compliance, including reviews of timekeeping, labor charging, cost allowability, procurement practices, and adherence to business system requirements.
• Support remediation and corrective action plans resulting from federal contract compliance audits, investigations, assessments, government inquiries, or self‑identified issues, ensuring timely closure and effective long‑term risk mitigation.
• Provide compliance support for government audits and reviews, including interactions with oversight bodies such as the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and other federal auditing or surveillance entities.
• Assist in drafting, updating, and implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls related to federal contract compliance, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions as needed, evaluating federal contract compliance risks and assisting with integration, onboarding, and training of acquired entities into the Company’s compliance framework.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience supporting operational business units in trade compliance and/or federal contract compliance matters.
• Extensive knowledge and hands‑on experience with U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Strong knowledge of import and export regulations, including classification, licensing, jurisdiction, valuation, country of origin, and global trade documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal contracting requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related standards such as Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA), False Claims Act (FCA) obligations, and modified Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Working knowledge of Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) requirements for cleared facilities, including personnel clearance, facility clearance, and NISPOM compliance.
• Technical or operational background supporting DoD programs, with experience in areas such as controlled technical information, safeguarding requirements, cybersecurity‑related compliance obligations, or corporate compliance and internal investigations.
• Preferred: Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) or equivalent professional trade compliance certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain outstanding attention to detail.
• Demonstrated business acumen with experience developing innovative solutions and a successful record of problem-solving.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate confidently with management, cross‑functional partners, trade and government contract compliance staff, customers, U.S. Government officials, and external service providers.
• Highly effective individual contributor, able to work independently while engaging and influencing personnel at all levels across the Company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high‑quality reports, summaries, findings, and training materials.
• High proficiency with PC‑based applications, including Microsoft Office and other compliance‑related software tools.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and training programs to support trade compliance and federal contract compliance requirements.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

The position is full time in the office at the Company’s Stamford, CT headquarters. Travel is estimated to be 30% of the time. This is an exempt position, and occasional work during evening and weekend hours should be anticipated.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.