Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review export documentation for accuracy (commercial invoices, packing lists, Automated Export Systems (AES) filings, shipping instructions).
• Conduct export reviews to confirm appropriate authorization prior to shipment or technology transfer.
• Support red-flag reviews and due diligence for end-use/end-user concerns; elevate potential issues to Compliance leadership.
• Assist with compliance requirements for global visitors, demonstrations, and technical exchanges involving foreign persons.
• Help administer internal controls for technical data and controlled technology access (e.g., file permissions, marking, transfer methods, visitor controls).
• Help maintain written procedures, work instructions, and job aids for export processes and provide training to the business.
• Identify process gaps or recurring errors; propose practical improvements and assist with implementation.
• Support internal communications, compliance reminders, and periodic awareness campaigns.
• Support internal audits and other monitoring activities by collecting evidence, reconciling transactions, and helping draft corrective action documentation.
• Assist with metrics and reporting (e.g., classification status, license utilization, screening volumes, shipment holds).
• Assist business in cross-border collaboration efforts to ensure compliance.
• Review parts for classification accuracy.
• Conduct in-person site visits to access local Trade Compliance Program.
• Provide guidance/direction on ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Assist the business with investigations and disclosures of any trade compliance related incidents.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in trade compliance.
• Experience in U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and other trade compliance resources, write reports and procedures, and present information to business leaders.
• Experience with working with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and OCR required.
• Hands on and pro‑active attitude.
• Problem solving approach.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Team player in a diverse and internationally operating business.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as necessary primarily domestic.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.