Leidos

Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Director, Customs, Global Trade

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1969H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

31 days ago

Salary

$139.1K - $251.5K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead enterprise customs compliance strategy, policies, standards, and governance • Advise business leaders to reduce cost, cycle time, and compliance risk while enabling execution • Define and evolve the customs operating model, including roles, controls, and escalation paths • Serve as primary liaison with Customs and other regulators, as well as manage audits, inquiries, and corrective actions • Oversee entry/documentation accuracy and compliance (classification, origin, valuation, recordkeeping) • Translate regulatory changes into enterprise guidance, processes, and training • Govern external partners (brokers, forwarders, service providers), including performance and compliance management • Develop and deliver training to ensure awareness and adherence to policy • Establish KPIs and reporting to track performance, compliance health, and continuous improvement • Partner cross-functionally (Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, Treasury, Programs) to resolve issues and drive sustainable improvements • Lead/support audits and assessments, including risk reviews and remediation plans • Provide technical guidance on trade data (HTS/Schedule B, origin, valuation) to support compliant execution • Operate with autonomy and accountability, independently managing the customs program and scaling people/processes as organizational needs evolve

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in customs and import compliance, including 4+ years in a leadership role
  • U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) in good standing
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and sustain enterprise policies, procedures, and internal controls to manage compliance risk
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience identifying root causes, assessing risk, and driving corrective/preventive actions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present recommendations to senior leadership
  • Ability to operate strategically and hands-on, balancing governance with operational execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver under time-sensitive conditions, with sound judgment and attention to detail
  • Proactive, business-partner mindset with a track record of driving practical, compliant solutions
  • Self-directed and accountable, capable of making independent decisions and managing competing priorities

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

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