Trade Compliance Analyst

Job Title: Trade Compliance Analyst
Location: Remote (US)
Start Date: ~2 weeks from offer
Duration: 6-month contract
Compensation: $45-70/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description:
Our client, a global technology and network security company, is seeking a Trade Compliance Analyst to support its Global Trade Compliance team with day-to-day import and export operations across multiple regions. This person will focus on international shipping documentation, import certification requirements, trade records, and shipment requests, while coordinating with internal teams and external logistics providers. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable owning operational work independently on a small team supporting a global organization. This is a fully remote role working US business hours (9-5 in your local time zone).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review commercial invoices and other import/export documentation for international hardware shipments
• Coordinate collection of customs, transportation, clearance, and delivery records from freight forwarders, customs brokers, importers of record, and logistics providers
• Track product homologation, certification, permit, and other import documentation requirements, following up with internal teams and external providers
• Support international shipment requests, including laptops, marketing materials, hand-carries, returns, and other non-standard movements
• Review requests for completeness, resolve routine documentation issues, and escalate classification, licensing, sanctions, or customs questions to the appropriate regional lead
• Maintain complete, retrievable trade compliance records and trackers for open requests and outstanding documentation
• Support ERP/GTM activities, including helping establish Oracle-based trade compliance infrastructure, data validation, and related projects
• Build and support data reporting, metrics, and KPIs for the trade compliance function
• Document recurring processes and maintain SOPs, checklists, and work instructions
• Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, or automate manual trade compliance processes

Minimum Requirements:

• 6-8 years of experience in global trade compliance (logistics, transportation, security, or banking compliance backgrounds alone will not qualify)
• Strong understanding of import/export regulations and trade compliance operations and concepts
• Hands-on experience with commercial invoices and international shipping and customs documentation
• Working knowledge of HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and export control concepts, including ECCN and export licensing
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, logistics providers, or importers of record
• Strong data reporting skills, including metrics, KPIs, and process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple requests independently and recognize when a matter requires escalation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across teams, regions, and time zones
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM) experience (strongly preferred)
• Interest or background in AI tools and automation for process improvement
• Industry experience in tech, SaaS, or network security
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience