Trade Compliance Data Protection Engineer (Mid-Career Level)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Trade Compliance Data Protection Engineer (Mid-Career Level)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 15709468

Date Posted: Apr 8, 2025

Description: About the Role

The Data Protection Specialist is a vital role responsible for ensuring technical data compliance, including Trade Compliance, CUI, Export, and Intellectual Property classification. This position involves collaboration to determine classifications/protection and training on compliant data transfers.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100 global aerospace and defense company with over 90,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, delivers core engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. Our team is dedicated to continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs while enhancing troop safety and effectiveness. We work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and Flex Spending options
• Competitive Pay: Base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance
• 401k Match: Up to 6%
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule: Work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off
• Onsite Amenities: Cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect

• Serve as the primary contact and liaison for technical Data Protection tagging within Teamcenter.
• Assign classification of products using the EAR, CCL, informed compliance publications, and company engineering materials.
• Analyze technical data and clearly articulate the appropriate HTS code as necessary.
• Understand and interpret regulations impacting tagging, including Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property, Export Compliance, and Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Assign Harmonized System (HS) tariff codes, Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), and regional trade-related codes to primary and secondary products.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to review related data and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Support various stages of audits and assessments.
• Prioritize data tagging needs in the tagging workflow for all objects, ensuring timely classification based on need by date.
• Collaborate with the Information Security function(s) to maintain records of all data assets and exports and maintain the database.
• Perform mass updates based on regulation changes to ensure data security.
• Apply appropriate data protection methods (projects and licenses).
• Act as a subject matter expert for data transfers and secure collaboration.
• Provide departmental training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in analyzing technical data, including engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Defense articles
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office applications.
• Goal-oriented and able to work under time-sensitive and demanding conditions.
• Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Oracle and Teamcenter
• Familiarity with ITAR, Department of Commerce Licensing, Customs regulations, EAR, Export & Licensing regulations.
• Experience with requirements and maintenance of conditions issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• In-depth understanding and experience with ECCN classification methodology.
• Ability to work with Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to properly assign HTS Codes, ECCN, and Country of Origin for all fabricated and purchased parts.
• Experience collaborating across markets and functions.

GDLS considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, local market comparables, and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Role

The Data Protection Specialist is a vital role responsible for ensuring technical data compliance, including Trade Compliance, CUI, Export, and Intellectual Property classification. This position involves collaboration to determine classifications/protection and training on compliant data transfers.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100 global aerospace and defense company with over 90,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, delivers core engineering and manufacturing capabilities for military vehicles. Our team is dedicated to continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs while enhancing troop safety and effectiveness. We work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and Flex Spending options
• Competitive Pay: Base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance
• 401k Match: Up to 6%
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule: Work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off
• Onsite Amenities: Cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect

• Serve as the primary contact and liaison for technical Data Protection tagging within Teamcenter.
• Assign classification of products using the EAR, CCL, informed compliance publications, and company engineering materials.
• Analyze technical data and clearly articulate the appropriate HTS code as necessary.
• Understand and interpret regulations impacting tagging, including Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property, Export Compliance, and Controlled Unclassified Information.
• Assign Harmonized System (HS) tariff codes, Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs), and regional trade-related codes to primary and secondary products.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to review related data and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Support various stages of audits and assessments.
• Prioritize data tagging needs in the tagging workflow for all objects, ensuring timely classification based on need by date.
• Collaborate with the Information Security function(s) to maintain records of all data assets and exports and maintain the database.
• Perform mass updates based on regulation changes to ensure data security.
• Apply appropriate data protection methods (projects and licenses).
• Act as a subject matter expert for data transfers and secure collaboration.
• Provide departmental training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in analyzing technical data, including engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Defense articles
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office applications.
• Goal-oriented and able to work under time-sensitive and demanding conditions.
• Must be a U.S. Person (i.e., a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Oracle and Teamcenter
• Familiarity with ITAR, Department of Commerce Licensing, Customs regulations, EAR, Export & Licensing regulations.
• Experience with requirements and maintenance of conditions issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
• In-depth understanding and experience with ECCN classification methodology.
• Ability to work with Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to properly assign HTS Codes, ECCN, and Country of Origin for all fabricated and purchased parts.
• Experience collaborating across markets and functions.

GDLS considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, local market comparables, and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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