Sr. Global Trade Compliance Specialist

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Title: Sr. Global Trade Compliance Specialist
Client:   Federal Agency
Location: Remote with Travel to Washington D.C.
Clearance:  Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work  Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day:  Monday – Friday
Ability to Travel:  Up to 20% 

Job Description:

This acquisition will directly support the enforcement of the tariff actions and affiliated exclusion program.  To analyze and make tariff exclusion decisions, the agency requires staffing support that is not currently available at the agency.  As the specific set and level of tariffs will likely be altered over time, the agency must have the flexibility to add/modify staffing as necessary to accurately and expeditiously process what will likely be substantial exclusion requests. The agency’s objective is to fairly and efficiently analyze each exclusion request filed to determine if the request should be granted or denied. Sr. Global Trade Compliance Specialist will manage a team of 8. The contractor shall provide all personnel and supervision necessary to perform this requirement and shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall consider the stability and continuity of the workforce as essential. The government has the following minimum manning requirement for this contract in support of the Agency’s Investigation Exclusion Program:

• Sr. Global Trade Compliance Specialist supports the  Investigation exclusion program; the senior business analyst will analyze exclusion requests filed by importers of Chinese goods and make recommendations based on experience and specified criteria.
• Identify and analyze products at issue from written descriptions, specification sheets, import records, images, and/or videos.
• Research products, organizations, HTSUS classifications, and import/export data.
• Evaluate and categorize product and business information against technical, quantitative, and qualitative criteria.
• Apply knowledge of market and industry trends to the assessment of products and organizations.
• Utilize digital software for research, record keeping, and analysis; and
• Manage large volumes of data using Excel and other digital tools.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Sr. Global Trade Compliance Specialist/Industry Expert with a minimum of 5-10 years experience in a manufacturing environment; must have a B.A. or B.S. degree in business, engineering, or a related field, and must know about the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ( HTSUS).

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.