CTPAT Program Specialist

Salary Range: US $73,000.00 To US $82,000.00 Annually

Summary

Looking for a career, at a company where you love to work, all while working from the comfort of home? Do you want to be part of a growing organization, on a team that’s interested in your development?

Willson International is a Customs Brokerage and Third-Party Logistics organization. At Willson, we're creating an environment that empowers our people to reach their full potential, while embracing your strengths and ambitions. Whether it's developing new skills, opportunities to innovate and grow, or the flexibility to enjoy the moments that matter with your loved ones, Willson International is the place for you.

Location
- Remote, New York

Shift
- Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Description of Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic CTPAT Program Specialist to lead and continually enhance our CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program. This role requires a strong combination of supply chain security expertise, risk management, trade compliance knowledge, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the organization's CTPAT program, including partner risk assessments, importer vetting, security profile maintenance, training initiatives, and ongoing compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security requirements.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), particularly individuals who have worked directly with the CTPAT program, supply chain security, cargo enforcement, trade operations, or trusted trader programs.

As the CTPAT Program Specialist, you will serve as the subject matter expert for supply chain security initiatives while partnering with internal business units, customers, carriers, brokers, vendors, and government agencies to maintain and strengthen our security posture.

Principal Accountabilities & Duties Technical Compliance & Program Management CTPAT Program Administration

• Manage and maintain the organization's CTPAT certification and compliance with all CBP minimum security criteria.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CBP Supply Chain Security Specialists (SCSS) and other government stakeholders.
• Ensure all CTPAT program documentation, procedures, and policies remain current and aligned with evolving CBP requirements.
• Lead CTPAT validations, revalidations, assessments, and corrective action plans.

Security Risk Assessment & Partner Validation

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of supply chain partners, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, suppliers, transportation providers, warehouses, and logistics service providers.
• Evaluate business partners against CTPAT security requirements and established company standards.
• Develop and maintain risk-based methodologies for assessing and monitoring partner compliance.
• Identify vulnerabilities within the international supply chain and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead importer onboarding reviews and ongoing due diligence activities.
• Conduct enhanced vetting of prospective customers and business partners to assess operational, regulatory, reputational, and security risks.
• Establish and maintain procedures for customer acceptance, escalation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, operations, and commercial teams to address identified risks.

Annual Security Assessment & Compliance Monitoring

• Manage the annual CTPAT security profile review and risk assessment process.
• Coordinate and document annual security assessments across all applicable business units and facilities.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records and…