Shield AI
Senior Import Compliance Specialist (R5392)
Dallas, Texas · Senior · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$79k-$119kDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceValuationSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementRecruitingAvionicsCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
- For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
- Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
- Partner with, Program Management, Product Delivery, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chian, Legal, and Trade Compliance teams to resolve customs-related issues.
- Support duty savings initiations, including Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, and other customs programs where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in trade compliance within aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train personnel across the organization.
- Working knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, and import processes.
- Ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational needs.
- Proactive mindset with ability to work independently and cross functionally.
Nice to have
- Active U.S. Customs Broker License
- Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (USMCA and others)
- Strong knowledge of
- U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS)
- Customs valuation
- Country of origin determination
- Experience working with UAV systems, defense articles, avionics, or controlled software.
Compensation
- Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Company info
- Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
- With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.
- The Import Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company's global import activities comply with all applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, international trade laws, and company policies.
- The Import Compliance Specialist serves as the company's subject matter expert on U.S. import regulations, customs compliance, tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and import documentation.
- Working closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, and external customs brokers, this position ensures timely customs clearance, accurate regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of import compliance processes while supporting the company's global operations.
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