International Trade Compliance Specialist

Are you an International Trade Compliance Specialist looking to join one of the top companies in the Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry?Are you looking to further your career and grow?Do you have hands-on experience in export compliance or export operations?If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Palo Alto, CA. Interested?Here's what you'd do:Serve as the site's Empowered Official per 22 CFR 120.67 with independent authority to stop or approve exports.Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FTR, and U.S. Customs regulations.Own day-to-day export classification, documentation, compliance, and license support (ECCN, USML, HTS/Schedule B), including preparation of export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), BIS, and DDTC authorizations.Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, AES/EEI filings, and conduct restricted-party screenings.Maintain and update Technology Control Plans (TCPs), internal ITC procedures, ERP records, and business flowcharts.Review international transactions and end-user engagements to identify and mitigate compliance risks; escalate and propose solutions proactively.Provide ITC training and compliance support to cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Shipping.Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure compliant processes.Guide on compliance issues and help colleagues follow procedures.Collaborate cross-functionally to simplify processes and reduce friction in export operations.Assist with internal audits, self-inspections, and regulatory updates.Help maintain basic facility security documentation.Suggest and implement improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk.Here's what you'll get:Pay: $55-$65/hr.Hours: 40 hours/week.Length: Temp (6 months).Sounds like a good fit?APPLY TODAYAbout Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.Required Skills / Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED.Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in export compliance or export operations.Preferred Skills / Qualifications:Skilled in ITAR/EAR regulations and export documentation.Highly detail-oriented and self-motivated; able to execute independently.Comfortable influencing peers and driving compliance without formal authority.Strong written and verbal communication; can clearly convey compliance requirements.Aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing experience.Additional Information:Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Salary : $55 - $65