Data Analyst I

Spectraforce Technologies; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Data Analyst I (Export Compliance) in Cupertino, CA with hybrid work arrangements. The 12-month contract role involves conducting denied party screenings, assisting App Store export reviews, and performing due diligence on vendors and customers to identify compliance risks.

Ideal candidates will have a background in international trade/compliance, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with SAP GTS and export controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international business/relations/trade or related field.
• 3+ years of export compliance experience required.
• Experience with investigating and researching sanctions risks.
• Experience using SAP GTS screening system.
• Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations and OFAC.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, multitasking and documentation.
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines in a compliance-focused environment.
• Mac, macOS and iOS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform denied party screenings for various programs within the company.
• Assist in export and sanctions compliance review of apps submitted for distribution on the App Store.
• Conduct export compliance due diligence reviews of vendors and suppliers to identify risks.
• Conduct reviews and investigations to resolve sanctions system matches.
• Investigate customers, business partners, and transactions per policies and SLAs.
• Escalate unusual findings related to sanctioned individuals or activities.
• Research using internet, third party tools, and internal databases to evaluate sanctions alerts.
• Document findings to inform necessary compliance steps.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Project management

Multitasking

Documentation

Self-starter

Adaptable

Fast learner

Ethical judgement

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (intl business/relations/trade or related)

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst I (Export Compliance)

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months

Duties

• Perform denied party screenings for various programs within the company
• Assist in export and sanctions compliance review of apps submitted for distribution on the App Store
• Conduct export compliance due diligence reviews of vendors and suppliers to identify risks to the company
• Conduct reviews and investigations to appropriately resolve potential matches generated by the sanctions systems
• Conduct investigation of customers, business partners, and transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures and tools per SLAs
• Escalate unusual findings that might be related to sanctioned individuals, terrorist financing, law enforcement, or other criminal activities
• Conduct independent research utilizing the internet, third party tools, commercial databases, and leverage internal databases to evaluate and disposition sanction system alerts.
• Accumulating and documenting relevant findings regarding transactions and screened parties' facts from investigations so GESC can determine the necessary compliance steps
• Assist in other export and sanctions compliance related tasks and projects, as needed

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in international business, international relations, international trade, law degree or a related degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of export compliance experience is required
• Experience with investigating and researching companies and individuals for sanctions and export control risks.
• Experience using SAP GTS screening system
• Experience and working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations and OFAC sanctions regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, multitasking and documentation skills.
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines and in a compliance focused environment
• Ability to apply sound ethical judgement
• Must be a self-starter, adaptive and able to learn new concepts, systems and processes quickly
• Mac, MacOS and iOS proficiency is required.