International Trade Compliance Analyst

MANTECH; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented International Trade Compliance Analyst to join our vehicle sustainment team. This is a hybrid remote position in North Charleston, SC, supporting the ALECS program.

The role requires managing ITAR/EAR compliance, licensing strategies, and robust documentation, with travel per CONUS/OCONUS requirements. A bachelor’s or equivalent experience is expected, with strong emphasis on regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in international trade compliance or similar role.
• Experience handling ITAR/EAR/OFAC regulatory requirements.
• Ability to draft export license applications and government authorizations.
• Strong documentation, record-keeping, and auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage high-volume trade compliance tasks and ensure ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Collaborate on licensing strategies and draft export authorization applications.
• Maintain accurate records of determinations and license usage.
• Provide guidance on license authorizations, classifications (HTS/Schedule B) and compliance training.
• Assist with import/export documentation (AES filings, certificates) and regulatory changes.

Skills

Trade compliance

ITAR/EAR/OFAC knowledge

Export licensing

Documentation

Audit and record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented International Trade Compliance Analyst to join our vehicle sustainment team. This is a hybrid remote position in North Charleston, SC. The selected candidate will provide support to Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Independently manage a high volume of material, supply, and service requisitions; serve as a trade compliance specialist, guiding the program on government export/import laws, and ensuring business operations comply with ITAR/EAR/OFAC regulations while meeting program needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on licensing strategies; may draft accurate export authorization applications and other governmental authorizations.
• Ensure operational compliance with U.S. export license authorizations, exemptions, and exceptions (ITAR and EAR); review and authorize proper use of ITAR Exemptions and EAR Exceptions, maintaining records of determinations and usage.
• Provide guidance on approved license authorizations, limitations, provisos, and record-keeping; develop and deliver export/import compliance training; perform product jurisdiction and classification analyses, including HTS/Schedule B classifications.
• Assist with the generation of import and export documentation, including AES filings, duty-free certificates, and export classification questionnaires; maintain current knowledge of U.S. export/import regulations, advising on impacts to program activity, products, and technologies.
• Monitor global regulatory changes, communicating guidelines to stakeholders; assist international locations with documentation requirements; advise on documentation and record-keeping for exports, reexports, and imports of PPE, managing PPE transfers between companies.
• Review shipments for compliance with export authorizations and manage restricted party screenings; monitor foreign national employees and subcontractors, updating authorizations as needed; review international purchase orders for INCOTERMS and jurisdiction/classification; ensure all export and import records are maintained in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations; conduct self-assessments, quarterly reviews, and regular audits of export/import records for compliance, and notify stakeholders of violations, implementing corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field (OR) 7 years of experience and an associate degree in a related field (OR) 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in international business and managing regulatory requirements impacting imports and exports.
• Process oriented with ability to apply technology to the solutions of real business problems; Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of distribution and inventory management systems; Knowledge of processes and systems related to international trade compliance.
• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver’s License for the location in which the work will be performed.
• This position requires CONUS and OCONUS travel. Candidates must possess a valid U.S. Passport that will remain valid for at least two years following the start date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.