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Trade Control Specialist - Import Administration (Mid-Level or Senior)

Wichita, Kansas Job ID JR2026510775 Category Business Role Type Hybrid Post Date May 29, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Trade Control Specialist-Import (Mid-Level or Senior) to join our dynamic team in Global Trade Controls’ US Import Compliance & Operations organization. This team supports the enterprise in delivering a secure and compliant supply chain. This role is responsible for a variety of activities to ensure compliance with US importing requirements specifically for the recently acquired Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS.

You will be a key member of an experienced team that designs, implements, and executes trade compliance controls. You will contribute your exceptional analytical, communication, and time-management skills to a fast-paced collaborative team environment. You will use trade compliance knowledge to review import entries for accuracy of classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreements.  You will analyze trade data to identify compliance risks, develop appropriate controls, manage and mitigate emerging tariffs, and ensure integrity of HTS classification and Customs valuation. You will contribute solutions to complex challenges within a large global company. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Review trade documentation to meet US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) import entry requirements

  • Classify aerospace parts, components, tooling, assemblies and kits under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

  • Identify and ensure compliance to Participating Government Agency (PGA) requirements for importing shipments

  • Apply CBP’s hierarchy of valuation methodologies to ensure proper valuation on importing shipments

  • Work with our Customs Brokers to ensure import transactions are conducted in a compliant manner

  • Research, interpret, and perform impact analysis on regulatory and legislative trade controls

  • Identify, document, develop, and execute solutions to trade compliance risks

  • Develop and deploy enterprise processes and procedures with regards to importing trade controls

  • Interface and partner with key stakeholders in support of trade controls

  • Monitor compliance activities, assist with self-assessments, and ensure potential noncompliance issues are reported and mitigated appropriately

  • Collaborate with other Trade Control Specialists on a variety of teams and initiatives

  • Be a highly motivated team player, a self-starter and results-oriented

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with United States export and/or import laws and regulations

  • 3+ years of experience in a global trade compliance role, including but not limited to import and/or export compliance, program management, contracts, engineering, supply chain management, or logistics

  • 3+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree or greater

  • Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

  • Working knowledge of 19 C.F.R. and CBP importing requirements

  • Experience with Free Trade Agreements, Drawback, Reconciliation, import and export compliance assessments, duty recovery and minimization, and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)

  • Experience interacting with functional stakeholders internal to the organization on routine global trade control matters

  • Familiarity with importing requirements by government agencies in the US

  • Familiarity with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills of moderate scope and complexity

  • Strong analytical skills with ability to logically document and explain processes

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range Experienced (Level 3): $84,150 - $113,850

Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 4): $104,550 - $141,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 12, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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