Analyst, Trade Compliance

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development resources

Inclusion and employee resource groups

Job summary

ConocoPhillips is seeking an Analyst, Trade Compliance in Houston to support the SPOC network, monitor compliance, and coordinate documentation for import/export transactions. The role liaises with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure accurate filings and timely remediation.

The candidate will assist with audits, track findings and actions, and help prepare CTPAT documentation while maintaining robust reporting and program records.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in customs, logistics, trade compliance, or related role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting/tracking tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate with business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet regulatory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• SPOC network support and program rollout across Supply Chain, Commercial, and Business Units.
• Schedule meetings, prepare materials, distribute updates, and maintain the SPOC roster.
• Deliver trade compliance training and track completion for stakeholders.
• Review entries and filings, identify discrepancies, and coordinate remediation.
• Maintain audit tracking, corrective actions, and program documentation.

Skills

Trade Compliance

Regulatory Documentation

Auditing Support

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

The Analyst, Trade Compliance, supports the Senior Advisors, Trade Compliance, who administer the Company’s trade compliance policies and serve as the primary contacts for the Import and Export Compliance Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) across Supply Chain, Commercial, and the business units.

Reporting to the Lead Counsel, Import and Trade Compliance, the Analyst, Trade Compliance will take day-to-day direction from both Senior Advisors, Trade Compliance, one supporting import activities and one supporting export activities. The Analyst will work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, Supply Chain, vendors and suppliers, and outside trade advisors, and will serve as the internal liaison for routine documentation needs arising from import and export transactions.

The Analyst, Trade Compliance will support functional audits and monitoring, track remediation and corrective actions, prepare compliance reporting, and coordinate documentation that evidences compliant cross-border transactions.

Position Overview

Your Key Responsibilities may include:

SPOC Network Support and Program Rollout

• Support the Senior Advisors in administering the Import and Export Compliance SPOC network across Supply Chain, Commercial, and Business Units.
• Schedule recurring SPOC meetings, prepare materials, distribute program updates, and maintain the SPOC roster as business assignments change.
• Support delivery of trade compliance training to the SPOC community and to business stakeholders, and track training completion.
• Respond to routine SPOC questions on established policies and procedures, and refer substantive or novel questions to the Senior Advisors.

Compliance Monitoring and Auditing

• Support functional audits by assisting with scoping, sample selection, evidence collection, and preparation of audit workpapers.
• Support broker and freight forwarder oversight activities.
• Review customs entries and export filings and identify discrepancies for follow-up by the Senior Advisors.

Tracking, Remediation, and Reporting

• Maintain the tracking systems for audit findings, corrective actions, and remediation items, and drive open items to closure with assigned owners.
• Track entry changes, post summary corrections, and other post-entry activity through to completion.
• Monitor deadlines for filings, certifications, renewals, and periodic reporting, and prompt responsible parties in advance of due dates.
• Support preparation of CTPAT and other program documentation, including annual audit evidence collection.

Documentation and Transaction Support

• Assemble supporting documentation for filings and responses to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including responses to CF-28 requests for information and CF-29 notices.
• Coordinate classification requests and support data entry, testing, and documentation.

Success Profile:

Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right.

Communicates Effectively: Invites dialogue to gain a shared understanding and influences with confidence to drive performance and achieve business results

Partners Collaboratively: Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals

Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

Basic Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in customs, logistics, trade compliance, paralegal support, or a related documentation-intensive role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting or tracking tools.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to engage business stakeholders and follow up persistently on open items.
• Strong organizational, written communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet regulatory deadlines.

Preferred Requirements:

• Paralegal certificate, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, or similar trade compliance designation.
• Familiarity with:
  • Import and export documentation and terminology
  • Customs entry documentation and supporting records
  • Compliance program requirements, controls, and recordkeeping obligationsTariff classification and country-of-origin concepts
  • Restricted party screening and export documentation
• Experience supporting compliance audits, self-assessments, or internal control testing.
• Experience coordinating a distributed network of business contacts or compliance liaisons.
• Experience developing or delivering compliance training to business stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems, customs automation platforms, and other trade compliance technology.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other third-party trade service providers.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations with complex supply chain and global operations.
• Experience in the energy or industrial sector.

Apply By:

Oct 7, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.