Trade Analyst III

IRE • West Point, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking an experienced Trade Analyst III for a sponsor-dedicated role supporting global trade activities. The position requires strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, import/export compliance, and post-entry auditing. The analyst will provide guidance on complex compliance matters, mentor junior colleagues, and help strengthen trade compliance processes across clinical supply, research, and related operations.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days onsite in West Point, Pennsylvania (19486). The position supports U.S. and global compliance strategies and works with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, customs brokers, and subject matter experts. It also supports U.S. import entry work and uses global trade management systems such as SAP GTS to maintain and communicate trade attributes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 8 or more years of trade-related experience.
• Experience with post-entry auditing.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and related experience.
• Familiarity with trade regulations of other partner government agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Proficiency in English.
• Solid project management skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial analysis and budgeting skills.
• Understanding of applicable federal regulations and material conditions.
• Ability to sustain a high level of performance while quickly processing high volumes of work.
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
• Trade-related certificate or Customs Broker License preferred.
• Prior experience with global trade management systems such as SAP GTS or similar databases is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with government agencies, external stakeholders, internal business partners, and subject matter experts to support compliant global trade activities.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide strategic guidance on trade compliance matters.
• Execute the trade Second Person Review (2PR) program and serve as an escalation point for 2PR issues and inquiries.
• Collaborate with the Trade Audit team and support internal import and export audits as needed.
• Perform and support post-entry auditing activities.
• Support the U.S. Import Entry work center, including preparing and filing U.S. import entries as required.
• Support administration and management of shared email inboxes owned by U.S. Trade Operations.
• Engage with Clinical and Research stakeholders through outreach and collaborative activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade compliance processes across Global Clinical Supply and the broader Clinical and Research organization.
• Contribute to developing, maintaining, and implementing trade compliance standard business procedures, tools, systems, and training.
• Help integrate appropriate trade compliance processes into clinical supply and research operations.
• Partner with cross-functional subject matter experts on trade compliance initiatives.
• Support U.S. and global compliance strategies and objectives, aligning trade compliance activities with broader business objectives.
• Work within global trade management systems, including SAP GTS and similar platforms, to maintain trade attributes accurately and communicate them to customs brokers and government agencies.
• Apply knowledge of federal regulations and material conditions to support compliant trade activities.
• Manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.
• Retirement and pension plans.
• Life assurance and disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level