Trade Control Specialist (Import/Export Administration)

Trade Control Specialist (Import/Export Administration) - Boeing

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Position Overview

Boeing's Global Trade Controls Function (GTC) seeks a Trade Controls Specialist (TCS) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reporting to the GTC Senior Manager for the Middle East Region. The successful candidate will provide trade compliance support to Boeing Saudi Arabia business (BSA) and other Boeing interests in KSA, and support the wider Middle East region. Some regional or international travel may be required.

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with key stakeholders at all levels to understand business strategies and objectives.
• Plan and execute innovative compliant solutions to enable business success.
• Support the BSA Import/Export team to ensure compliant transactions, including broker management, jurisdiction and classification reviews, and due diligence.
• Implement and maintain a cohesive trade compliance infrastructure within BSA, including user friendly processes, compliance monitoring and training.
• Partner with in country regulators to promote a rationalized trade control environment beneficial to Boeing.
• Provide support to Boeing JVs and partner companies as required.
• Identify and highlight trade compliance risks and participate in enterprise and external Compliance Risk Management reviews.
• Support enterprise level investigations and contribute to corrective actions.
• Attend relevant business meetings as the GTC ambassador, advising BSA Leadership and Program and Function teams.
• Provide proactive support to the GTC Senior Manager and colleagues regarding workload management and task prioritization.
• Maintain effective communication with GTC colleagues in the U.S. responsible for the respective defense programs in KSA.
• Flexibility to attend virtual meetings in other international time zones.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven operational experience applying regional trade control and/or customs regulations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Fluency in English and Arabic (reading, written, and spoken).
• Experience presenting and delivering training.
• Proficiency in appropriate computing skills.
• High ethical standards and ability to self motivate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management experience.
• Bachelor's degree.

Education & Experience

Education is typically a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of related work experience is required. Advanced education is desirable but experience in applying trade controls is essential.

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live in Riyadh or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a drug free workplace. Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.

Benefits & Compensation

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. payroll. Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and applicable Saudi Arabia law.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until Nov. 12, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and encourage accommodations during the recruitment process.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to sponsor employment visa status.