Strategic Trade Control Advisor @Amentum
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Salary $66.35/hour
Remote Location
Employment Type contract
Posted 5d ago

[Hiring] Strategic Trade Control Advisor @Amentum

5d ago - Amentum is hiring a remote Strategic Trade Control Advisor. πŸ’Έ Salary: $66.35/hour πŸ“Location: USA, Taiwan

Role Description

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Strategic Trade Control Advisor. Location: Remote but must reside in the DMV. This position will be responsible for providing project management, strategic planning, and subject matter expertise in support of U.S. strategic trade control assistance, with a focus on export controls, cargo security, and effective customs practices. The candidate will be working as an ICITAP advisor to strengthen the capacity of the East Asia Pacific region and should be capable of performing the required skills and qualifications as stated in the respective job description. The engagement will last approximately 12-18 months, with an estimated 3-5 foreign assistance events per year.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on strategic trade control (STC) implementation in customs, including targeting and risk analysis, non-intrusive and intrusive inspection, and seizure of illicit goods.
  • Conduct assessments of proliferation risks, customs STC implementation, enforcement capabilities, and adequacy of legal/regulatory frameworks for STC enforcement.
  • Develop and deliver in-person and/or virtual training on topics such as proliferation threats, trends, vectors, and typologies; dual-use technologies; export control frameworks; and STC implementation and enforcement.
  • Provide expert consultation to partner governments and develop and execute strategies to strengthen coordination and collaboration among ministries, customs authorities, industry stakeholders, and enforcement entities.
  • Draft relevant artifacts for assistance recipients such as memoranda of agreement/understanding, concept models, standard operating procedures, operational checklists, organizational charts, position descriptions, and strategic communication plans and products.
  • Plan, organize, and lead stakeholder coordination meetings, including for USG interagency (as required) as well as for recipient country organizations.
  • Write detailed after-action reports documenting findings, issues, analyses, and recommendations for future actions by both the assistance recipient and the assistance provider.

Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years of experience in STC-related customs and/or enforcement training development and delivery.
  • Experience engaging in the private sector on STC-related topics, including customs compliance, STC compliance, and enforcement.
  • At least three years of experience working with and/or mentoring foreign customs and STC enforcement personnel.
  • Regional expertise or prior work experience in East Asia and the Pacific and Latin America.
  • Familiarity with international export control regimes (e.g., multilateral control regimes) and customs standards (e.g., WCO frameworks).
  • Experience designing and evaluating capacity-building or security assistance programs.
  • Knowledge of cargo screening technologies, risk management systems, and modern customs practices.
  • Prior experience working in or with government agencies responsible for border security, trade compliance, or law enforcement.
  • Foreign language proficiency relevant to the East Asia Pacific and Latin America region.
  • Experience coordinating inter-agency or international initiatives.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project management certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and build strong international partnerships.
  • Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as international security, public administration, or law.
  • Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, or Russian.
  • Regional expertise or prior work experience in East Asia and the Pacific.
  • Experience designing and evaluating capacity-building or security assistance programs.
  • Prior experience working in or with government agencies responsible for border security, trade compliance, or law enforcement.
  • Foreign language proficiency relevant to the East Asia Pacific region.
  • Experience coordinating inter-agency or international initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and build strong international partnerships.

Compensation Details

$66.35/hour. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.

Original Posting

09/22/2026 - Until Filled. Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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