Program Manager IV (Trading Compliance)

Job Title: Program Manager IV (Trading Compliance)

Location: Remote - USA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $86/hr $90/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409511

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Trade Compliance Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in export compliance program design and operations, including U.S. export classification under the EAR with focus on software, technology, and encryption and a proven ability to build, manage, and continuously improve scalable compliance programs in partnership with cross-functional engineering and legal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct export classification reviews for intangible items, including software and technology, across products, partnerships, development projects, vendors, suppliers, and infrastructure.


• Manage information collection and preparation of global trade licenses and declarations, including deemed export licenses, and track authorization expirations and renewals for U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions.


• Oversee compliance and reporting obligations tied to U.S. and non-U.S. licenses and authorizations.


• Monitor regulatory changes, perform enterprise risk assessments based on export control updates, and assess program impacts.


• Develop and manage metrics and dashboards for management reporting on export compliance programs, with emphasis on intangibles.


• Execute additional projects in support of the global trade compliance program under the direction of global trade compliance counsel.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.


• 5+ years of export compliance experience in a global corporate environment, including U.S. export classification under the EAR with focus on software and technology and in-depth knowledge of encryption regulations.


• 5+ years of experience partnering with engineering teams to determine export controls across hardware and software development life cycles.


• 5+ years of experience using SNAP-R for classifications, licenses, and filings.


• 3+ years of experience managing an export classification program with measurable outcomes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with export controls for hardware and related components.


• Experience with non-U.S. export regulations and global licensing regimes.


• Experience with sanctions compliance and related screening or reporting obligations.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits


• Opportunities for growth with global clients


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, effective stress management, safe and respectful collaboration, trustworthiness, meeting client expectations and standards, and safeguarding business operations and reputation.

Interested? Apply Now!

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