Interim Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Major, Lindsey & Africa; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa seeks an Interim Global Trade Compliance Export Specialist to support product classifications, end-user certifications, sanctions, and licensing requirements in a remote capacity. You will work within the trade compliance function to ensure accurate ITAR and EAR classifications and license management.

You should bring 5-7+ years of export compliance experience, deep knowledge of EAR/ITAR, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in export compliance, with a strong focus on export classification and export licensing.
• In-depth knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Familiarity with deemed export regulations and best practices for managing controlled technology.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret technical specifications and regulatory requirements for accurate classification.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for managing trade data.

Responsibilities

• Perform export classifications under ITAR and EAR for products, parts, and technology.
• Review and audit the process for export classification decisions.
• Document export classification rationale and maintain records.
• Analyze transactions for export license applicability and manage license lifecycle (SNAP-R/DECCs).
• Draft licenses for BIS and DECCS as needed.
• Review End User Certificates (EUCs) and determine Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO).
• Monitor export inbox and respond to export-related requests from stakeholders.
• Support business units on export processes and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to gather technical details for classifications.
• Contribute to SOP enforcement for export compliance.
• Develop and deliver export compliance training to cross-functional teams.
• Oversee screening against denied-party lists and ownership reviews.
• Maintain Export Compliance Manual and Technology Control Plans.
• Maintain an accurate log of all export licenses and renewals.

Skills

Export compliance

Regulatory analysis

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Interim Global Trade Compliance Export Specialist to assist with product classifications, end-user certifications, sanctions, compliance regulations, and licensing requirements

Company

Leading global company within the industrial manufacturing and engineering space

Experience

5-7+ years of specific export compliance experience

Location

Remote

Responsibilities Include

Working in this long-term role, and directly with the company's trade compliance function, responsibilities shall include:

• Assume primary responsibility for performing export classifications under both the ITAR and EAR for products, parts, and technology.
• Review and audit process for export classification decisions.
• Document export classification rationale and maintain classification records.
• Analyze transactions for export license applicability and have experience with the life cycle of an export license and the associated government application systems SNAP-R and DECCs
• Familiarity with drafting licenses for BIS and DECCS
• Review End User Certificates (EUC’s) and determine Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO).
• Monitor and manage the export inbox, responding to export-related requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to business units when requested on export processes, licensing requirements, and classification best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, business units, and other cross-functional teams to gather necessary technical details for export classifications.
• Contribute to the enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for export compliance.
• Develop and deliver export compliance training to cross-functional teams, including Engineering and Sales, to ensure organization-wide awareness of regulatory obligations.
• Oversight of screening processes for customers and vendors against denied-party lists and conduct company ownership reviews.
• Maintain and update the company’s Export Compliance Manual and Technology Control Plans to reflect changing federal regulations.
• Maintain an accurate log of all export licenses to monitor status and ensure timely renewals.

Qualifications Include

• 5-7+ years of experience in export compliance, with a strong focus on export classification and export licensing.
• In-depth knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Familiarity with deemed export regulations and best practices for managing controlled technology.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret technical specifications and regulatory requirements for accurate classification.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for managing trade data.

Pay rate: $60/hour

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.