Trade Compliance Specialist/Coordinator (Contractor)

Mercedes‑Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist/Coordinator to support the development and operation of its trade compliance program, focusing on export controls for software, encryption, and technology classification. This remote, contract position is based in the United States, may require occasional travel for team meetings and business needs, and has potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Classification Support: Analyze software features to determine applicability under EAR or ITAR, assign correct ECCNs, and collect information for Country of Origin, HTS and Schedule B codes, and Supplier Declaration Forms.
• End‑Use/End‑User Verifications: Prepare and collect information to verify end use and end user of commodities/services; identify and address red‑flags and document findings.
• Encryption Review Support: Assist in analyzing software functionality to determine whether encryption is used, developed, or produced, and identify licensing or notification requirements to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
• Technology Analysis: Partner with software development teams to support compliant software releases to international customers by reviewing source code, object code, and related technical documentation for export restrictions.
• License Determination and Application Support: Assess whether an export, transfer, or release requires a license or qualifies for a license exception (e.g., TSU, ENC) and support preparation and submission of export license applications.
• Recordkeeping & Compliance Auditing: Maintain accurate trade‑compliance records and conduct export audits to identify risks and ensure adherence to U.S. and foreign/export regulations.
• Project Management and Coordination: Manage daily trade‑compliance operations and coordinate cross‑functional activities to keep export processes on track and compliant.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, import/export operations, or logistics, including BIS license submissions (deemed exports licenses and software classifications) and project/program management.
• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, trade‑compliance certification, or equivalent practical experience in international trade, business, supply chain management, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), deemed exports, Technology Control Plans, and FOCI‑structured organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Jira.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively with legal, engineering, and business teams.

Pay

The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $34 to $51, with the final rate determined by factors such as education, skills, experience, geographic location, and market conditions.