Senior Trade Compliance Specialist Los Alamitos, CA Posted: 3/31/2026
Job Description
Job ID#:
216383
Job Category:
Other Professional
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
DH
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to join a leading Company located in the Los Alamitos, CA surrounding area.
Salary: $105k-$115k.
Primarily responsible for the export and import compliance program to ensure the company is following all regulatory requirements. Provide trade compliance oversight to all activities, working with multiple departments to ensure effective compliance controls have been implemented into procedures and work instructions. Provide trade compliance training at orientation of new employees and at pre-determined intervals. Has independent authority to inquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import to verify its legality and accuracy of information to be submitted andability to stop any transaction deemed a potential or known violation.
Job Responsibilities:
Review and approve export/import license or permit applications
Advise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions
Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes
Review with department managers their trade compliance internal controls (including procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, tools, etc.) to ensure they are current and compliant
Work proactively with all departments to prevent trade disruptions
Ensure jurisdiction and product classifications are valid
Monitor compliance activities and the effectiveness of internal controls
Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide technology transfer oversight
Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied
Analyze contracts and identify trade compliance issues
Transact records in trade compliance information systems
Prepare and verify export shipping documentation for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments
Work with freight forwarders to ensure trade compliance adherence
Will perform functional audits of trade compliance policies and procedures
Will provide periodic updates on the effectiveness of the compliance program as directed by the manager
This job description is not all-inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and experience with at least 7 years of business experience; 3-5 years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Experience in trade compliance information systems is a plus
Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by OFAC, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations; familiarity with customs requirements, export licensing, economic sanctions and arms embargos, re-export and retransfer requirements
Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to work with limited supervision
Proven ability to multi-task, manage multiple accounts/projects, while being flexible to changing priorities
Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in fast paced environment
Strong administrative skills: organization, time management, planning and problem solving
High level of motivation and sense of urgency
Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers