Trade Analyst III

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

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About The Position

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking an experienced Trade Analyst III to support compliant global trade activities in a sponsor-dedicated model. The role requires strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, import/export compliance, and post-entry auditing, along with analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams. The analyst will provide guidance on complex compliance matters, mentor junior colleagues, and identify opportunities to strengthen trade compliance processes.

The position supports U.S. Trade Operations and the broader Clinical and Research organization. It involves working with global trade management systems, supporting import entries and audits, maintaining trade compliance procedures and tools, and helping align compliance activities with business objectives. Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have at least 8 years.
• Experience with post-entry auditing.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and related experience.
• Familiarity with other partner government agency trade regulations.
• 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, including 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; candidates with relevant experience may be considered without one.
• Trade-related certificate or Customs Broker License.
• Prior experience with global trade management systems such as SAP GTS or similar databases.

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 subject matter experts across functions on trade compliance initiatives.
• Support U.S. and global compliance strategies and objectives, ensuring trade compliance activities align with broader business objectives.
• Use global trade management systems, including SAP GTS and similar platforms, to ensure trade attributes are accurately maintained and communicated 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: Senior