Global Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

Metrea•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Trade & Customs (GTC) team is responsible for the compliance execution of global export controls, sanction laws, and regulations. The preferred candidate will work closely with GTC, Legal, and programs to apply international trade laws and regulations to support and drive international business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) with minimum 4 years of relevant experience in trade compliance or related fields
Practical knowledge and experience applying export control/customs/trade compliance requirements such as ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations
Proficient in the following software/tools: DECCS, SNAP-R, Microsoft 365
Practical knowledge of Customs ACE or OCR EASE acceptable
Strong commitment to compliance, integrity, and ethical standards
Excellent judgment and analytical problem-solving skills; ability to distinguish what is known vs. assumed in ambiguous scenarios
Effective communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder relationship management skills
Demonstrated proactive, organized, and detail-oriented execution—especially in high-stakes compliance work
Dedicated to continuous learning, self-development, and professional growth
Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and documentation rigor

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense and aerospace industry is (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs regulations, and applicable foreign customs laws
Independently interpret and apply export control requirements to business operations and transactions
Provide timely guidance and escalation support for high-risk, complex, or ambiguous compliance scenarios
Independently prepare and/or lead complex export authorization workflows, ensuring documentation accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Develop and execute licensing strategies as applicable, including interpretation and communication of license provisos/conditions.
Conduct complex export classification determinations and produce defensible classification rationales suitable for audit/regulatory scrutiny
Lead and coordinate export control/sanctions investigations, including scoping, data collection support, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
Draft and/or review investigation reports and support voluntary disclosure preparation when required, ensuring clarity and factual accuracy
Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks across licensing, classification, and related controls
Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into actionable business guidance, while delivering training and mentoring to build team capability