Trade Compliance Engineer and Analyst

Job Description

This entry level position ensures compliance with applicable U.S. export and import control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), and the Office of Foreign Asset and Control (OFAC) sanctions, and regional and local regulations concerning the movement of goods and services across borders. The position acts as a liaison among several internal groups across Arrow businesses, and may interface with government licensing offices, such as the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), to ensure proper adherence to trade management and trade control laws and regulations.

Trade Compliance Engineer and Analyst

• Use engineering knowledge to review part specification sheets, related product documentation, and the Export Administration Regulations to determine Export Classification Code Numbers (ECCN) and/or local country export classifications for items sold.
• Collect, review, and approve Customer End Use and Export Compliance Certifications (EUC).
• Determine the validity of End Use Statements by assessing identified components for the intended use described by customers when procuring certain products.
• Determine and assign local export/import country and U.S. license requirements to orders placed on hold within trade compliance software for trade control reasons, and when necessary, escalated orders to department leader for guidance.
• Process global supply chain partner reviews, including reviews of current government restricted/denied parties list matches, to confirm decisions for partner release or block within trade compliance software.
• Review and action red flag exception reports.
• Conduct and document further due diligence for partners and/or transactions to resolve potential red flags.
• Prepare and submit low- and high-complexity government license applications when required for select export and import transactions, and process government licenses following local regulations, including reporting for import/export licenses, general licenses, and record keeping.
• Provide import and export clearance support for inbound and outbound shipments as needed.

• Requires a four‑year degree in engineering (electrical engineering is highly preferred).
• Ability to read specification sheets and engineering drawings.
• Ability to analyze technical parameters in specification sheets and other required documents and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components.
• Curious: eager to learn and ask questions.
• Results‑oriented: solutions and results‑oriented style with high analytical ability and proven problem‑solving skills.
• Confident: ability to thrive and quickly adapt to change in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborating and influencing ability to build strong relationships and partnerships within and outside the company.
• Effective communication at all levels of the organization with an open, honest, direct style that establishes an empathetic and effective relationship with front‑line and mid‑level personnel.

Hybrid:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday required office days at Panorama Office site;
Monday and Friday work‑from‑home.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Short‑term/Long‑term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities
• Discounted RTD passes with convenient office location near RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit)
• On‑site café with catering option
• 24/7/365 on‑site gym and lockers, free for all employees
• Bike racks
• And more!

This role covers work under International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Candidates must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

$69,600 – $88,000

US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)

Full time

Business Support

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)