CesiumAstro

Security

SeniorImportComplianceManager

$155–210k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Import Compliance Manager at CesiumAstro. Skills: Import compliance, Customs regulations, Trade agreements. Lead import compliance program. Develop import compliance procedures”

Industry & Context.

Security
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. citizen or equivalent status

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 8 years relevant experience, 5 years import customs compliance experience, Licensed Customs Broker certification

Nice to Have

Aerospace industry experience, Aviation industry experience, Defense industry experience, High-technology manufacturing experience, Knowledge of EAR/ITAR, Broader import/export compliance knowledge, Experience managing post-entry corrections, Experience managing customs protests, Experience managing customs disclosures, Experience managing duty drawback initiatives

What You'll Do.

Lead import compliance program

Develop import compliance procedures

Implement import compliance procedures

Maintain import compliance procedures

Establish scalable import processes

Provide operational oversight for imports

Train shipping teams on imports

Support logistics teams on imports

Serve as subject matter expert

Partner with international branches

Support regional import compliance

Promote standardized global trade

Lead customs duty mitigation

Lead tariff exemption strategies

Provide strategic guidance on declarations

Provide guidance on country of origin

Provide guidance on customs valuation

Provide guidance on preferential trade

Review HTS classifications

Validate HTS classifications

Review special tariff provisions

Validate special tariff provisions

Partner with internal stakeholders

Identify opportunities for duty savings

Identify opportunities for process improvements

Identify opportunities for risk reduction

Support customs audits

Support broker management

Support post-entry corrections

Support government inquiries

Monitor regulatory changes

Monitor tariff changes

Communicate business impacts

Communicate recommendations to leadership

Collaborate with customs brokers

Collaborate with freight forwarders

Collaborate with government agencies

Collaborate with international teams

Ensure compliant import operations

Ensure efficient import operations

Support trade compliance process implementation

Support trade compliance system implementation

Support trade compliance process optimization

Support trade compliance system optimization

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Develop training materials

Deliver compliance training

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; International teams; Internal stakeholders

Full Job Description

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage the company’s import compliance program across aerospace and global supply chain operations. Develop, implement, and maintain import compliance procedures, work instructions, internal controls, and governance frameworks. Establish scalable import processes and provide operational oversight for import activities. Train and support shipping and logistics teams on compliant import practices and documentation requirements. Serve as the company’s internal subject matter expert on customs compliance and import regulations. Partner with international branches to support regional import compliance requirements and promote standardized global trade compliance practices. Lead customs duty mitigation initiatives and aerospace-related tariff exemption strategies, including: HTS classification and tariff engineering Section 301, Section 232, and IEEPA mitigation opportunities USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements Temporary importation and repair/return programs (e.g., 9801, 9802, TIB) Drawback and other customs recovery programs Provide strategic guidance

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