Import Compliance Analyst – Defense & Policy Lead

Saab, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is expanding its Trade Compliance function to build a dedicated U.S. import compliance discipline. The role requires a self-starter who can author policies, manage HTS/USML classifications, and coordinate with brokers and sites across states to ensure compliant cross-border movement.

The candidate will work on DSP-61, TIB, DFARS, and DFE, with opportunities to shape systems of record and improve processes within a defense and commercial program environment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Construct and run the U.S. import control framework for Saab, Inc., including entry review, exception handling, and CBP inquiries.
• Build relationships with site shipping, programs, brokers, and forwarders to ensure smooth handoffs and compliant guidance.
• Draft and implement import policies and SOPs covering clearance, TIB, Carnet, DSP-61, DFE, broker engagement, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate imports/exports with Saab, Inc.'s international affiliates and entities.
• Clear imports by reviewing entry packets and resolving classification, valuation, origin, and document issues with brokers.
• Manage HTS classifications, system item tracking, and ECCN/USML questions with the export team.
• Administer DFE under HTSUS 9808.00.30, coordinate DCMA certificates, and maintain DFARS 252.225-7013 documentation.
• Oversee TIBs, carnets, ITAR authorizations, including DSP-61 licenses and exemptions, with tracking and close-out.
• Support ACE for imports, including Periodic Monthly Statement duty accuracy, protest flags, and cost-center coding.
• Support customs bonds (U.S. and NRI Canada), Powers of Attorney, and authorized-filer oversight.
• Manage broker/forwarder compliance, SOPs, authorized-broker lists, and KPIs; logistics handles rates, booking, and invoicing.
• Approve International Shipping Requests and domestic tariff questionnaires as assigned.
• Record import activity in durable systems (OCR EASE, SharePoint) and shape future tooling.
• Use SharePoint and process-improvement to replace informal knowledge with repeatable processes.
• Assess sites against import requirements and address gaps directly.
• Travel domestically and possibly internationally, 5%–10% annually.

Job description

Saab, Inc. is expanding its Trade Compliance function to build a dedicated U.S. import compliance discipline. The role requires a self-starter who can author policies, manage HTS/USML classifications, and coordinate with brokers and sites across states to ensure compliant cross-border movement.

The candidate will work on DSP-61, TIB, DFARS, and DFE, with opportunities to shape systems of record and improve processes within a defense and commercial program environment in the United States.