[Hiring] Compliance Manager @Expeditors

Role Description

• Acts as the primary point of contact within the Government Services Team for transactional/shipment assistance related to Government compliance (e.g., service provider selection, routing rules, export & import procedures for shipments moving under government contracts).
• Documents import and export processes and requirements for USG shipments in foreign countries.
• Provides guidance to operational teams around government importations (e.g., AGR, DCMA Duty-free entry, foreign government permits and pre-approvals).
• Initiates updates to the Government Services conditional approval and assists with obtaining conditional approvals for Government Services customers.
• Plans and participates in training on contract practices and other aspects of Government Service compliance within the company.
• Provides subject matter expertise in USG Acquisition Regulations (FARs, DFARs, and other agency supplements) and their applicability to Expeditors contracts.
• Ensures that FAR requirements are understood and built into processes, technology, systems, and training resources that directly support US government contracts.
• Works closely with business owners, Transition and Implementation, and Legal to ensure qualifying transactions are conducted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Sets audit parameters and timelines. Initiates audits to ensure compliance with Expeditors’ policies and procedures and compliance with all USG contract regulatory requirements.
• Plans audits, reviews internal controls, tests, reports findings, and works with the company to support contract-related activities, verify compliance, and remediate deficiencies.
• Provides U.S. Government Services subject matter expertise on sales calls.
• Reviews prospective customers’ business to ensure it falls within the scope of Government Services.
• Supports transition and implementation of new Government Services customers and new Government Services business with existing customers.
• Creates and maintains project plans for regulatory compliance requirements, with the involvement and input from the responsible departments/teams in Expeditors.
• Trains, monitors, assesses, and guides employees on USG contracting regulations and requirements.
• Participates in developing and updating company operational performance standards and standard operating procedures as it relates to Government Services compliance.
• Assists Government Services Team managers in building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, service providers, USG customers, and government officials.
• Presents in customer informational webinars, seminars, and workshops, as required.
• Collects contractual data and compiles reports, as needed, in a format that can be shared at the appropriate levels within the company.
• Keeps informed of current and proposed laws, regulations, directives, rules, and policies applicable to Trade Compliance at Expeditors and regarding the government contracting industry.
• Ensures contractual compliance with all laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen and be able to work at a US Expeditors branch.
• Demonstrates understanding of applicable Trade Compliance laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate experience working with applicable US Government policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• US Military service and/or US Government employment experience preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Requirements

• Expected annual base salary: $65,000 – $100,000.
• This position can be worked from any US Expeditors office.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days).
• Holidays (10).
• Flexible Days (2).
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA).
• Commuter Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Training and Personnel Development Program.
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement.