Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description:Client: Large Public Accounting FirmTitle: Global Trade Advisory Contractor (ITAR, EAR, and OFAC Sanctions)Pay: $135-$175 per hour (W2), depending on experienceLocation: Remote (United States)Duration: 6+month Contract (Extension Possible)Engagement OverviewA Large Public Accounting firm is seeking a senior-level Tax Contractor (6-month engagement) to support complex global trade advisory projects focused on ITAR, EAR, and OFAC sanctions compliance. This contractor will provide specialized regulatory expertise to the firm's project teams and client stakeholders, helping organizations strengthen export controls compliance programs, manage regulatory risk, and optimize governance frameworks within highly technical and globally distributed environments. This is a high-visibility engagement requiring strong executive presence, technical depth, and the ability to lead workstreams independently.Scope of Services Export Controls & Sanctions Advisory Provide subject matter expertise in ITAR and EAR, including: Jurisdiction and classification analysisLicensing and license exception reviewsEnd-use and end-user assessmentsTechnical data and technology controlsRecordkeeping requirements Advise on intersections with OFAC sanctionsInterpret and apply regulatory guidance in real-world operating environments Compliance Program Enhancement Conduct export controls and sanctions risk assessmentsDesign or enhance compliance frameworks, including: Policies and proceduresInternal controlsMonitoring and testing programsTraining materialsRemediation roadmaps Support trade automation / GTM enablement including screening workflows, classification governance, and licensing controls Technology, Data & Sovereignty Advisory Advise on export-controlled technology challenges in global engineering environmentsSupport ERP and cloud governance design considerations: Access controls and privilege modelsLogging and auditabilityData residency configurationsData tagging/marking frameworks Assess deemed export risks tied to remote support and cross-border collaboration Project & Stakeholder Leadership Lead advisory engagements end-to-end: Scoping and work planningGovernance designBudget oversightStakeholder coordination across Legal, Compliance, Engineering, IT, and Security Facilitate executive workshops and deliver decision-oriented readoutsPresent findings to C-suite and operational leadership teams Quality Assurance & Technical Rigor Perform rigorous QA on regulatory analyses and client deliverablesEnsure technical defensibility, completeness, and client-ready clarityEstablish structured review templates and quality gatesMonitor regulatory developments and provide strategic updates Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in ITAR and EAR advisoryWorking knowledge of OFAC sanctionsDemonstrated experience leading export controls/sanctions projectsExecutive-level communication skillsDeep familiarity with Technology, Media & Telecommunications operating modelsExperience with global trade management (GTM) systems and compliance automationAbility to work independently while leading project teams

Created: 2026-04-02