The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating customs, import, and export compliance activities for inbound and outbound goods, technical data, software, and technology. This role ensures that shipments are classified, licensed, documented, and cleared accurately and on time in compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, while supporting uninterrupted logistics and supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee import operations and customs clearance, prepare and maintain required documentation, validate HTS classifications, apply valuation rules, and verify duties and taxes.
- Coordinate with brokers and forwarders; monitor shipments and resolve CBP holds, exams, and documentation issues.
- Support export controls: jurisdiction/classification (USML/CCL, ECCN), licensing (DDTC, BIS), use of exemptions, screening parties against restricted lists, and filing EEI through AES.
- Prepare export documents and ensure compliance with license conditions, deemed export rules, and anti-boycott regulations.
- Maintain audit-ready records; support audits, registrations, voluntary disclosures, compliance programs, and process improvements.
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to internal teams.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years in customs, logistics, or trade compliance.
- Knowledge of HTS/Schedule B, Incoterms, ITAR/EAR, export classifications, ERP systems, ACE/AES.
- Strong organization, documentation accuracy, and ability to manage multiple shipments and licenses.
- Must meet U.S. export‑controlled information access requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing/aerospace/defense; DDTC/BIS systems; preparing licenses; trade programs (FTA, drawback, AD/CVD, Section 232/301).
- Experience with screening tools, brokers, and global export regulations; professional certifications (CCS, CES, LCB, CCLS).
Indra is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Indra participates in eVerify.
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of experience in customs, logistics, or trade compliance
- Knowledge of HTS and Schedule B classifications
- Knowledge of Incoterms
- Knowledge of ITAR and EAR
- Experience with export classifications, including USML, CCL, and ECCN
- Experience with ERP systems, ACE, and AES
- Strong organization and documentation accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and licenses
- Ability to meet U.S. export-controlled information access requirements
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense
- Experience with DDTC and BIS systems
- Experience preparing export licenses
- Experience with FTA, drawback, AD/CVD, and Section 232/301 trade programs
- Experience with screening tools, brokers, and global export regulations
- Professional certification such as CCS, CES, LCB, or CCLS
What We Do
Indra Group (https://www.indragroup.com/) is the foremost Spanish multinational and one of the leading European companies that focus on defence and advanced technologies. It stands at the forefront of the defence, space, air traffic management, mobility, and Information Technology businesses through Minsait, and it integrates its sovereign AI, cybersecurity and cyberdefence capabilities into IndraMind. Indra Group is paving the way to a more secure and better-connected future through innovative solutions, trusted relationships and the very best talent. Sustainability is an integral part of its strategy and culture in order to overcome current and future social and environmental challenges. At the close of the 2025 financial year, Indra Group posted revenues of € 5.457 billion and had a local presence in 46 countries and business operations in over 140 countries.
