Compliance Manager, Government Services

Company Description

• Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service based approach to logistics.  Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
• Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

• Acts as the primary point of contact within the Government Services Team for transactional/shipment assistance related to Government compliance. (ex: Service provider selection, routing rules, export & import procedures for shipments moving under government contracts).
  • Documents import and export processes and requirements for USG shipments in foreign countries.
  • Provides guidance to operational teams around government importations (ex: AGR, DCMA Duty-free entry, foreign government permits and pre-approvals).  
  • Initiates updates to the Government Services conditional approval and assists with obtaining conditional approvals for Government Services customers. 
  • Plans and participates in training on contract practices and other aspects of Government Service compliance within Company.
• Provides subject matter expertise in USG Acquisition Regulations (FARs, DFARs and other agency supplements) and their applicability to Expeditors contracts.
• Ensures that FAR requirements are understood and built into processes, technology, systems, and training resources that directly support US government contracts. Works closely with business owners, Transition and Implementation, and Legal to ensure qualifying transactions are conducted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Sets audit parameters and timelines. Initiates audits to ensure compliance with Expeditors’ policies and procedures and compliance with all USG contract regulatory requirements. Plans audits, reviews internal controls, tests, reports findings, and works with the Company to support contract-related activities, verify compliance and remediate deficiencies.
• Provides U.S. Government Services subject matter expertise on sales calls.
• Reviews prospective customers’ business to ensure it falls within the scope of Government Services.
• Supports transition and implementation of new Government Services customers and new Government Services business with existing customers.
• Creates and maintains project plans for regulatory compliance requirements, with the involvement and input from the responsible departments/teams in Expeditors.
• Trains, monitors, assesses, and guides employees on USG contracting regulations and requirements.
• Participates in developing and updating Company operational performance standards and standard operating procedures as it relates to Government Services compliance.
• Assists Government Services Team managers in building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, service providers, USG customers, and government officials.
• Presents in customer informational webinars, seminars and workshops, as required.
• Collects contractual data and compiles reports, as needed, in a format that can be shared at the appropriate levels within the Company.
• Keeps informed of current and proposed laws, regulations, directives, rules, and policies applicable to Trade Compliance at Expeditors and regarding the government contracting industry.
• Ensures contractual compliance with all laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen and be able to work at a US Expeditors branch.
• Demonstrates understanding of applicable Trade Compliance laws and regulations.
• Demonstrate experience working with applicable US Government policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• US Military service and/or US Government employment experience preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

Expected annual base salary: $65,000 – $100,000

This position can be worked from any US Expeditors office.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.