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