Trade Compliance Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

4d • $55,200 - $126,000

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist applies expertise in export classifications and regulatory frameworks, including EAR and ITAR, to support export and import compliance throughout the product lifecycle, from design through delivery. The role evaluates trade compliance inquiries, provides guidance on product classifications, supports license determinations, and helps develop, enhance, and maintain processes and protocols that safeguard the organization’s compliance obligations.

The specialist partners with business units and program teams to integrate trade control requirements into daily workflows. As a collaborative advisor and subject matter expert, the role strengthens internal controls, promotes awareness, and translates complex export regulations into practical guidance so internal clients can understand and manage their responsibilities. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in export controls, classifying products, software, or services for export.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing adoption of compliance controls across organizational roles.
• Experience using Microsoft products, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Ability to analyze, research, and assess international trade regulations.
• Ability to establish, manage, and continuously improve trade compliance processes and protocols within an enterprise environment.
• Ability to be diplomatic, exercise sound judgment and discretion, and show initiative.
• Ability to work independently while engaging effectively across teams.
• Ability to be flexible in prioritizing and managing competing tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR, and ACE.
• Experience classifying encryption items and solutions under EAR Part 740, such as ENC or License Exception, and under ITAR, including BIS encryption review and reporting requirements.
• Experience drafting export license applications and requests for use of license exemptions and exceptions in government or technology sectors.
• Experience embedding trade compliance protocols across enterprise operations through stakeholder engagement, training, and process design.
• Experience conducting internal investigations or ethics training, or working in a regulatory or government environment.
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach to compliance work.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in developing exportability guidance to meet business needs, as assigned.
• Provide program managers and internal clients with execution guidance and ensure they understand their export control responsibilities.
• Classify products, software, and solutions for export purposes, including encryption-controlled items under EAR and ITAR.
• Maintain export license files and records in the compliance database and accurately reflect their status.
• Review and research export compliance issues raised by the business or senior management, and provide background analysis and recommendations for further action.
• Provide analytical support for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the international trade compliance program, policies, and procedures.
• Help with special projects and other departmental responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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