Senior Trade Compliance Analyst/Specialist
Company: Gateway Recruiting
Location: Fort Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description About the Job: The Trade
Compliance Sr. Analyst/Specialist is responsible for ensuring
compliant and efficient import operations. This position focuses
heavily on customs clearance, reviewing CBP Form 7501, validating
import documentation, and supporting duty classification and
regulatory compliance. The role also includes performing Restricted
Party Screening (RPS) to prevent unauthorized transactions and
ensure alignment with U.S. export control regulations. Assuring a
compliant audit trail exists for all Customs entries cleared.
Assuring that imports and exports of the company are compliant with
US Customs and Foreign Local import regulations such as HTS
(Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification, valuation, country of
origin, assists record keeping, ADD/CVD, special trade programs and
other government agency requirements, EAR and ITAR regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure day-to-day tracking and
monitoring of all shipments. Review Customs Form 7501 for accuracy
(HTS, duty rates, declared value, COO, PGA requirements). Verify
that broker-submitted entries align with internal compliance
standards, coordinate corrections. Review supporting documents:
commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading,
COO certificates Work closely with brokers and logistics teams to
ensure timely customs clearance. Track and apply Section 301/232
tariffs and other custom-related duties. Maintain accurate and
compliant CBP recordkeeping per 19 CFR ยง163. Interact effectively
with multiple functional areas including management, supply chain,
distribution, engineering, finance, IT and legal. Ensure that
proposed customers are screened for Denied Person and Entities,
restricted end-uses, and diversion and releases orders as
appropriate or refer them to the appropriate personnel for further
review and discussion. Identify whether other Government agency
requirements are applicable to product imports and exports (e.g.
DDTC, FCC, FDA, etc.). Evaluate all new Government agency
requirements to ensure import and export compliance with changes
and incorporate into day-to-day operations and standard operating
procedures. Ascertain that up-to-date profiles and SOPs are
provided to all endorsed service providers to ensure proper import
and export clearance. Communicate with affiliated business units
overseas to streamline export and import processes. Ensure that a
trained back-up is available to assist with compliance functions.
Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPS) for customers, vendors,
and end-users. Document and escalate matches, red flags, or
concerns based on internal escalation procedures. Support
due-diligence workflows (EUS, CPP, Red Flag questionnaires) as
needed. Track shipment status, delays, exams, and entry issues.
Recommend process improvements to strengthen import compliance
controls. Qualifications: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience with
international trade compliance regulations Strong working knowledge
of HTS classification, import documentation Hands-on experience
processing Customs Entries (Customs Brokerage experience)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Access, Word,
Outlook) Advanced Excel Skills Licensed Customs Broker (preferred)
Oracle experience is a plus. The successful candidate must be a
self-starter, detail oriented, and able to follow procedures. Must
possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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