Global Trade Compliance Associate

Job Title: Global Trade Compliance Associate
Job Description
This role focuses on implementing and managing international trade compliance activities within daily business operations. The Global Trade Compliance Associate conducts compliance assessments, supports export licensing and documentation, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that appropriate processes, procedures, and authorizations are in place. Acting as a strategic business partner, this position provides expert guidance on complex trade requirements and regulations, helps solve compliance-related challenges, and translates regulatory policies into practical solutions that support global growth and long-term business objectives.
Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic logistics audits of ACE/AES filings to verify the accuracy and completeness of export documentation.
• Assist in the creation, delivery, and maintenance of new employee and annual trade compliance training programs.
• Collaborate in a timely and efficient manner with internal and external stakeholders on trade compliance topics and issues.
• Support the preparation and submission of export license applications, track application status, and maintain an export license database to meet record-keeping and audit requirements.
• Execute weekly audits of returned hardware to confirm proper Harmonized Tariff Codes and accurate valuation of duties and taxes.
• Work closely with technical experts to determine export jurisdiction and classification of technology and hardware under applicable regulations.
• Perform denied party screening and acceptance checks for international visitors and international travel.
• Participate in international business meetings to ensure adherence to applicable export policies, licenses, and internal business policies.
• Implement international trade compliance activities into daily business operations and ensure that appropriate controls are embedded in processes.
• Conduct compliance assessments and identify opportunities to improve trade compliance procedures and authorizations.
• Act as a strategic business partner by providing expert guidance on complex trade requirements and regulations to support global growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and solve trade compliance problems and offer innovative, practical solutions.
• Translate regulatory policies into clear, actionable guidance that supports the organization's long-term objectives.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of ITAR/EAR logistics and compliance experience.
• Hands-on experience with ITAR and EAR regulations and their application to global trade activities.
• Experience with Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and related licensing activities.
• Experience with export license submissions and ongoing license management.
• Ability to conduct logistics audits of ACE/AES filings and export documentation.
• Ability to perform denied party screening for international visitors and travel.
• Experience determining export jurisdiction and classification of technology and hardware.
• Proficiency with SAP for data entry and trade compliance-related activities.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations related to global trade, including ITAR, EAR, and logistics/compliance requirements.
• Attention to detail in document control and record-keeping to satisfy audit and regulatory requirements.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with internal and external stakeholders on trade compliance matters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with BOX, SNAP-R, and DEX systems is preferred.
• Experience supporting or conducting trade compliance training for employees.
• Experience participating in international business meetings to ensure compliance with export policies and licenses.
• Ability to act as a strategic business partner and provide expert guidance on complex trade requirements.
• Capability to translate regulatory policies into practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to offer innovative solutions to trade compliance challenges.
• Comfort working with Harmonized Tariff Codes and valuation of duties and taxes.
• Experience in logistics or global trade compliance environments.

Work Environment
The role offers flexibility with openness to on-site, hybrid, and possibly remote work arrangements, with a preference for candidates who can work on-site or in a hybrid model. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and technical experts, using systems such as SAP and, where applicable, platforms like BOX, SNAP-R, and DEX to support trade compliance processes. The environment emphasizes collaboration, strategic partnership with the business, and the integration of compliance activities into day-to-day operations to support global growth.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middle River, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Middle River,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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