Trade Compliance Specialist, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

1d•$86,800 - $198,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist, Lead applies expertise in export classifications and regulatory frameworks, including EAR and ITAR, to guide the full lifecycle of export and import compliance from product design through delivery. The role leads intake and evaluation of product-review inquiries, provides guidance on product classifications, and supports license determinations. It owns and maintains enterprise-wide trade compliance processes and protocols to help the organization meet its regulatory obligations. The specialist partners with business units and program teams to operationalize trade control requirements and integrate them into everyday workflows. The role acts as a collaborative advisor, strengthens internal controls, raises awareness, and translates complex export regulations into practical guidance so internal clients can understand and own their compliance responsibilities. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed at the facility.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in export controls, focused on 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 and effectively across teams, while flexibly prioritizing and managing competing tasks.
Bachelor’s degree.
U.S. citizenship is required.

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 to use 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.
A 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 help them understand their export control responsibilities.
Classify products, software, and solutions for export purposes, with specialized expertise in encryption-controlled items under EAR and ITAR.
Maintain export license files and records in the compliance database and keep their status current.
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 developing, implementing, and continuously improving the international trade compliance program, policies, and procedures.
Assist with special projects and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.
Build and refine enterprise trade compliance protocols and work with business units and program teams to embed trade control requirements into workflows.