Staff Import Compliance Specialist (R5392)

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States; on-site

Salary: $123,920–$185,880 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees.

Company

hirify.global is a venture-backed defense technology company developing intelligent systems, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and Partner Government Agency requirements.
• Assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and determine country of origin, customs valuation, and admissibility.
• Prepare and oversee customs documentation, valuation practices, and broker instructions.
• Manage customs brokers and freight forwarders to support compliant and timely import operations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, Program Management, and Trade Compliance teams to resolve customs issues.
• Support duty-saving initiatives, including Free Trade Agreements and Duty Drawback programs.

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, import processes, and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Ability to manage sensitive and export-controlled ITAR/EAR technical data.
• Strong communication, training, attention-to-detail, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Nice to have

• Active U.S. Customs Broker License.
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, including USMCA, 19 CFR, HTSUS, customs valuation, and country of origin determination.
• Experience with UAV systems, defense articles, controlled software, program management, logistics, or engineering support.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employees receive pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Temporary employees receive the listed pay range and a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days.
• The role supports global operations and requires balancing regulatory compliance with operational needs.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.