Trade Compliance Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

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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 from product design through delivery. The role evaluates trade compliance inquiries, provides actionable guidance on product classifications, and supports license determinations. It contributes to the development, improvement, and maintenance of trade compliance processes and protocols, and partners with business units and program teams to incorporate trade control requirements into day-to-day workflows. The specialist serves as a collaborative advisor, translating complex export regulations into practical guidance and helping internal clients understand and manage their compliance obligations. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed at the facility.

The specialist assists senior staff with exportability guidance, helps program managers and internal clients understand export control responsibilities, classifies products, software, and solutions for export purposes, and maintains export license records. The role also researches and analyzes compliance issues, recommends further action, and supports the development and continuous improvement of the international trade compliance program, policies, and procedures. Compensation is projected to range from $55,200 to $126,000 annually. The posting is scheduled to close within 90 days from its posting date.

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 in 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 flexibly prioritize and manage 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.
• 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 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 to accurately reflect 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 the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the international trade compliance program, policies, and procedures.
• Support special projects and other departmental responsibilities, as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• 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