Staff Import Compliance Specialist (R5392)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 79,000 - 119,000 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Attention to detail","Training","Sound judgment"]

Own import compliance for global shipments by ensuring activities meet U.S. CBP regulations, international trade laws, and company policies. Serve as a subject matter expert on tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and import documentation, coordinating with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, and customs brokers to enable timely clearance, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
1 month ago

Staff Import Compliance Specialist (R5392)

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Job Summary

Own import compliance for global shipments by ensuring activities meet U.S. CBP regulations, international trade laws, and company policies. Serve as a subject matter expert on tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and import documentation, coordinating with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, and customs brokers to enable timely clearance, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure compliance with U.S. CBP regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
  • •Assign Harmonized Tariff (HTS) classifications and determine country of origin, valuation, and admissibility of imported merchandise.
  • •Ensure correct customs documentation, valuation practices, and broker instructions.
  • •Oversee customs brokers and freight forwarders to support compliant import operations.
  • •Partner cross-functionally to resolve customs-related issues and support duty savings initiatives (e.g., Free Trade Agreements and Duty Drawback).

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 79,000 - 119,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, legal studies, engineering, or a related field.
  • •5+ years of trade compliance experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
  • •Working knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, and import processes.
  • •Ability to manage sensitive, export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR Technical Data).
  • •Strong communication skills and ability to train personnel across the organization.
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceDefenseHigh-tech
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingAttention to detailTrainingSound judgment
Licenses:U.S. Customs Broker License
Tech Stack:U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)HTSHTSUSCustoms valuationCountry of origin determinationITAREAR19 CFRUSMCAFree Trade AgreementsDuty Drawback

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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