Corporate Compliance Import Compliance Analyst

We are seeking to employ, on a full-time contract basis, an Import Compliance Analyst to support Corporate Compliance for a major oil and gas client in downtown Houston, TX.

This role provides technical guidance on customs procedures, import regulations, applicable sanctions requirements, and company compliance policies. The selected candidate will support business units on import transactions, customs broker oversight, tariff impacts, and compliance procedures while working closely with compliance analysts, trade counsel, and local in-country counsel.

Responsibilities include guidance on Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, customs valuation, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), duty drawback, temporary imports, country of origin, and marking and labeling requirements. The role also includes performing FTA product qualification analysis to support certificate issuance for chemical products and supporting the company’s CTPAT Security and CTPAT Trade Compliance programs.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of import compliance experience involving consumption entries, intermediate to advanced HTS classification skills, intermediate to advanced experience with temporary imports and other special import programs, and advanced experience conducting FTA qualification reviews.

This role is well suited for an experienced import compliance analyst, customs compliance specialist, or international trade compliance professional who can provide practical business guidance, communicate technical requirements clearly, coordinate with customs brokers and counsel, and manage competing priorities across business units.

The position is based in Houston and follows a 5/40 schedule, totaling 40 hours per week. Flexible work hours may be needed to communicate with personnel across multiple time zones and respond to changing compliance priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for business personnel seeking guidance on customs procedures, import compliance requirements, and tariff impacts.
• Provide guidance and support for customs broker management and customs filings associated with the importation of goods.
• Advise on HTS classification, customs valuation, Free Trade Agreements, duty drawback, temporary imports, and other special import programs.
• Support country-of-origin verification, customs marking and labeling requirements, tariff-impact analysis, and import documentation.
• Perform FTA product qualification analysis to support certificate issuance for chemical products.
• Assist trade counsel and local in-country counsel in coordinating with customs brokers to review and respond to customs inquiries, information requests, entry seizures, entry denials, and customs audit requests.
• Support CTPAT Security and CTPAT Trade Compliance activities in coordination with compliance colleagues, security, supply chain, and trade counsel.
• Collaborate with compliance analysts and trade counsel to develop and implement compliance procedures.
• Prepare and deliver compliance training, presentations, and clear summaries for business personnel and leadership.
• Identify compliance concerns and promptly escalate potential, perceived, or actual violations to Compliance Law.
• Coordinate compliance initiatives and support colleagues across business units as business needs or special projects require.
• Use Copilot, AI, or other digital tools responsibly to improve productivity, analysis, work quality, and compliance processes.

Required experience:

• At least 10 years of import compliance experience involving consumption entries.
• Intermediate to advanced HTS classification skills.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with temporary imports and other special import programs.
• Advanced experience conducting Free Trade Agreement qualification reviews.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the ability to apply compliance requirements and controls to business transactions.
• Experience in the energy industry, another multinational organization, or a highly regulated industry.
• Experience analyzing data, preparing presentations or reports, coordinating projects, or supporting process improvements.
• Experience using Copilot, AI, or other digital tools responsibly to improve productivity, analysis, or work quality.
• Strong analytical ability, organizational skills, and judgment in identifying issues and determining when to involve counsel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical requirements and provide concise management updates.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and advance compliance initiatives without direct reporting authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and collaborate across business, legal, compliance, security, and supply chain functions.
• Willingness to learn new compliance requirements, business procedures, and technologies.
• Flexibility to communicate with personnel across different time zones.

Preferred experience:

• Direct oil and gas or energy industry import compliance experience.
• FTA product qualification reviews involving chemical products.
• Experience supporting CTPAT Security or CTPAT Trade Compliance activities.
• Experience coordinating customs broker oversight, customs inquiries, or customs audits.
• Experience developing compliance procedures and delivering training to business personnel or leadership.

Assignment details:

• Full-time contract assignment.
• Assignment scheduled from November 30, 2026, through May 29, 2027, with possible extension.
• Location: 1400 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002.
• 40 hours per week.
• 5/40 schedule
• Flexible hours may be required for communication across time zones.
• No international travel required.
• Part of Corporate Compliance, supporting business segments and assets as needs arise.
• On-site

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77002

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77002:

Experience:

• Import compliance involving consumption entries: 10 years (Required).

Work Location

Houston, TX 77002

Pay: $45.00 - $51.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77002 (Required)

Work Location: In person