Senior Trade Analyst - HTS Data Derivation

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Trade Analyst to support our federal client, focused on modernizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).

Responsibilities

• Research and extraction of HTS data across multiple dataset workstreams, including HTS item history, Chapter 98/99 referential and metadata datasets, and General Notes datasets
• Interpret complex tariff language across HTS Prefaces, Change Records, Federal Register proclamations, and Presidential Executive Orders to accurately derive and document required data elements
• Review LLM-flagged records, resolve ambiguities, and support quality review activities tied to formal accuracy standards
• Apply OCR and manual extraction techniques to digitize and structure non-PDF publications
• Support weekly status reports, monthly progress reviews, and project documentation
• Work directly with stakeholders to resolve data discrepancies and refine deliverables
• Follow applicable IT security policies and agency-approved AI usage protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 6+ years of experience working directly with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, including chapter structure, headings, subheadings, General Notes, and special-purpose chapters (98/99)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret Federal Register notices, Presidential Proclamations, and Executive Orders
• Strong track record with detail-intensive data in CSV, JSON, Excel, or similar structured formats
• Experience producing deliverables under formal quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Customs brokerage, import compliance, or formal tariff classification background; Licensed Customs Broker a plus
• CBP ACE entry summary familiarity and experience with HTS validation in trade processing systems
• OCR tooling or large-scale document digitization experience
• AI-assisted data validation or LLM-based QA workflow exposure
• SharePoint, Confluence, or similar documentation/collaboration platforms experience

Pay

Our estimated salary range for this position is $100,000-$115,000. This presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on education, experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role.

Schedule

Hybrid (2 days onsite in Reston per week)