Lead Trade Compliance Analyst

MANTECH; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a highly skilled Lead Trade Compliance Analyst to join our team in a remote capacity. This role focuses on developing and enforcing international trade compliance frameworks, licensing strategies, and governance structures to ensure adherence to Federal regulations.

The position requires extensive experience in ITAR/EAR, strong leadership, and ability to mentor staff while coordinating with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional certification in Trade Compliance (e.g., CIP or CES).
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee corporate and program-wide International Trade Compliance Frameworks.
• Authorize export/import compliance protocols and licensing strategies and align with CBP regulations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance operations, customs clearances, and international transport authorizations.
• Manage complex data packages, validate export licenses, and oversee Host Nation permit processing.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

ACE (Automated Commercial Environment)

SOFA familiarity

ITAR/EAR licensing knowledge

Job description

MANTECH seeks motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Trade Compliance Analyst to join our team. This is a Remote opportunity.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Manages the development, implementation, and oversight of corporate and program wide International Trade Compliance Frameworks.
• Authorize export and import compliance protocols, validate International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) licensing strategies, and implement governance structures to ensure total alignment with Federal Customs and Border Protection regulations.
• Orchestrates regulatory compliance operations, customs clearances, and international transport authorizations across the USPACOM AOR to support distributed logistics networks.
• Manage complex technical data packages, validate export licenses, and oversee Host Nation customs permit processing at Theater Joint Distribution Center nodes.
• Direct internal compliance audits and lead the resolution of international trade, ITAR, or border discrepancies with Mission Partners and customs authorities.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to subordinate staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field and 12+ years of position-relevant experience.
• Professional certification in Trade Compliance (e.g., Certified ITAR Professional [CIP] or Certified Export Specialist [CES]).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related discipline.
• Experience managing export/import control regimes for USSOCOM or USPACOM programs.
• Extensive familiarity with Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and international Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA).

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain a fully adjudicated Secret clearance after starting.

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.