Trade Compliance Specialist/Coordinator (Contractor)

Location: Remote, based in the United States; occasional travel may be required for team meetings and business needs.

Salary: $34–$51 per hour

Company

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America develops automotive technologies and software solutions.

What you will do

• Support the development and operation of the trade compliance program, working with legal, engineering, and business stakeholders.
• Analyze software features, source code, object code, and technical documentation for EAR and ITAR applicability and assign ECCNs.
• Support country-of-origin, HTS, Schedule B, and supplier declaration data collection.
• Verify end use and end users, identify red flags, and document diligence results.
• Review encryption functionality and help determine licensing or BIS notification requirements.
• Support license exception assessments, BIS license applications, recordkeeping, audits, training, and export-process coordination.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, import/export operations, or logistics.
• Experience with BIS license submissions, particularly deemed export licenses and software classifications.
• Experience with project and program management.
• Strong understanding of EAR, deemed exports, Technology Control Plans, and FOCI-structured organizations.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, trade compliance certification, or equivalent practical experience in international trade, business, supply chain management, information technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and Jira; strong analytical, research, communication, collaboration, and attention-to-detail skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote contract position with potential extension based on business needs.
• Cross-functional collaboration with legal, software development, engineering, and business teams.
• Work involving export-controlled technology, hardware, and software under U.S. export regulations.