U.S. Import Compliance Specialist

Saab; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is expanding its Trade Compliance team to stand up import compliance for defense and commercial programs. The role calls for a self-starter who can author policies, build relationships across sites and brokers, and design how U.S. imports are authorized, documented, and measured.

Responsibilities include developing an import control framework, coordinating with brokers and the export team, and maintaining HTS classifications and licenses. Travel 5–10% domestically is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience in U.S. import compliance and customs authorization.
• Ability to draft and operationalize import policies and SOPs.
• Experience coordinating with brokers, forwarders, and site shipping teams.
• Knowledge of HTS classifications, ECCN/USML, and import/export controls.
• Willingness to travel domestically 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run the U.S. import control framework including entry review and CBP inquiries.
• Build relationships with sites, brokers, and forwarders to ensure compliant handoffs.
• Draft and operationalize import policies and SOPs for licensing and duties.
• Coordinate imports/exports with international affiliates.
• Review entry packets to clear imports and resolve classification/valuation issues.
• Manage HTS classifications and ECCN/USML queries with export team.
• Administer DFE under HTSUS 9808.00.30 and manage DCMA certificates.
• Oversee TIBs, carnets, ITAR licenses, and DFARS documentation.
• Support ACE reporting, duty accuracy, and cost-center coding.
• Maintain bonds and Powers of Attorney with brokers.
• Manage broker/forwarder relationships and KPIs; approve ISR and tariff questionnaires.
• Document activity in OCR EASE/SharePoint and evolve tooling.
• Replace knowledge with repeatable processes via SharePoint.
• Assess sites against import requirements and address gaps.
• Domestic and potential international travel 5-10%.

Skills

Import compliance

Policy writing

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

PIEE

SharePoint

OCR EASE

Job description

Saab, Inc. is expanding its Trade Compliance team to stand up import compliance for defense and commercial programs. The role calls for a self-starter who can author policies, build relationships across sites and brokers, and design how U.S. imports are authorized, documented, and measured.

Responsibilities include developing an import control framework, coordinating with brokers and the export team, and maintaining HTS classifications and licenses. Travel 5–10% domestically is anticipated.