Import Analyst

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks a U.S. import/compliance professional to design and operate the import control framework, manage HTS classifications, and coordinate with brokers and international affiliates.

You will ensure accurate entry review, regulatory adherence, and documentation across tasks including DSP-61, TIBs, Carnet, and ITAR-related items. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, policy development, and system-of-record maintenance with potential domestic and international travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field with 3+ years in U.S. import/customs operations or import compliance, or a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience
• Working knowledge of CBP entry, HTS classification, and how a broker files
• Sufficient export control literacy to flag DSP-61, TIB, Carnet, or ITAR issues and elevate them
• Experience writing or improving a procedure, playbook, or SharePoint/tracker that other people then used
• Strong communication skills
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Comfort working in ACE or a GTM tool and internal systems and platforms
• Must be a U.S. person
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance may be required
• May require access to export-controlled technical data
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Construct, improve, and run Saab, Inc.’s U.S. import control framework, including entry review, exception handling, and CBP inquiries
• Build relationships with site shipping, programs, brokers, and forwarders to manage compliant handoffs
• Draft and operationalize import policies and SOPs covering clearance, TIB, Carnet, DSP-61, permanent import, DFE, broker engagement, and recordkeeping
• Coordinate imports into and exports from the U.S. with international affiliates and other entities
• Review import entry packets and resolve classification, valuation, origin, and document issues before broker filing
• Assign and maintain HTS classifications and coordinate ECCN/USML questions with the export team
• Administer Duty-Free Entry under HTSUS 9808.00.30, including PIEE contracts, DCMA certificates, and DFARS 252.225-7013 documentation
• Manage TIBs, carnets, and ITAR temporary import authorizations, including DSP-61 licenses and exemptions, tracking, close-out, and retention
• Support ACE imports, including Periodic Monthly Statement duty accuracy, protest flags, and payment authorization
• Support customs bonds, NRI Canada, Powers of Attorney, and authorized-filer lists
• Manage compliance aspects of broker and forwarder relationships and compliance KPIs
• Approve International Shipping Requests and domestic tariff questionnaires as assigned
• Maintain import and temporary import/export activity in a durable system of record such as OCR EASE or SharePoint
• Use SharePoint and process-improvement skills to create repeatable site procedures
• Assess sites against import requirements and address identified gaps
• Travel domestically and possibly internationally 5%-10% annually

Skills

U.S. Import/Customs Operations

HTS Classification

CBP Entry Review

Procedure Writing

Duty-Free Entry Administration

ACE System Proficiency

Export Control Management

Document Review

Compliance KPI Management

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field

Master’s degree (optional) with 1+ year of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

OCR EASE

GTM Tools

Job description

• Construct, improve, and run Saab, Inc.’s U.S. import control framework, including entry review, exception handling, and CBP inquiries
• Build relationships with site shipping, programs, brokers, and forwarders to manage compliant handoffs
• Draft and operationalize import policies and SOPs covering clearance, TIB, Carnet, DSP-61, permanent import, DFE, broker engagement, and recordkeeping
• Coordinate imports into and exports from the U.S. with international affiliates and other entities
• Review import entry packets and resolve classification, valuation, origin, and document issues before broker filing
• Assign and maintain HTS classifications and coordinate ECCN/USML questions with the export team
• Administer Duty-Free Entry under HTSUS 9808.00.30, including PIEE contracts, DCMA certificates, and DFARS 252.225-7013 documentation
• Manage TIBs, carnets, and ITAR temporary import authorizations, including DSP-61 licenses and exemptions, tracking, close-out, and retention
• Support ACE imports, including Periodic Monthly Statement duty accuracy, protest flags, and payment authorization
• Support customs bonds, NRI Canada, Powers of Attorney, and authorized-filer lists
• Manage compliance aspects of broker and forwarder relationships and compliance KPIs
• Approve International Shipping Requests and domestic tariff questionnaires as assigned
• Maintain import and temporary import/export activity in a durable system of record such as OCR EASE or SharePoint
• Use SharePoint and process-improvement skills to create repeatable site procedures
• Assess sites against import requirements and address identified gaps
• Travel domestically and possibly internationally 5%-10% annually

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field with 3+ years in U.S. import/customs operations or import compliance, or a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of CBP entry, HTS classification, and how a broker files
• Sufficient export control literacy to flag DSP-61, TIB, Carnet, or ITAR issues and elevate them
• Experience writing or improving a procedure, playbook, or SharePoint/tracker that other people then used
• Strong communication skills
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Comfort working in ACE or a GTM tool and internal systems and platforms
• Must be a U.S. person
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance may be required
• May require access to export-controlled technical data
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. import compliance, including HTS classification, CBP entry processes, and the management of import/export documentation. Proficient in developing and operationalizing import policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. Import/Customs Operations
• HTS Classification
• CBP Entry Knowledge
• SharePoint Proficiency
• Export Control Literacy

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Import Compliance
• HTS Classification
• CBP Entry Review
• Procedure Writing
• Duty-Free Entry Administration
• ACE System Proficiency
• Export Control Management
• Document Review
• Classification Resolution
• Compliance KPI Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD Security Clearance (may be required)

Industry Keywords

• Import Control Framework
• TIB
• Carnet
• DSP-61
• ITAR
• Duty-Free Entry
• Customs Bonds
• Periodic Monthly Statement
• NRI Canada
• Authorized-Filer Lists

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• SharePoint
• OCR EASE
• GTM Tools