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Trade Compliance Senior Specialist - Precision Technology
Requisition ID: 6229
Job Location: TEMPE - Arizona - United States
Category for Job Posting: Legal and Compliance
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid
About us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
The Trade Compliance Senior Specialist – Precision Technology will support CNH Industrial’s North America Trade Compliance organization with primary responsibility for export and import compliance activities involving precision technology, advanced electronics, navigation and positioning systems, connected equipment, autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, software, firmware, and related components.
This position will serve as a key trade compliance resource for CNH’s Precision Technology business, with particular emphasis on U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations, export licensing requirements, sanctions and restricted-party controls, and U.S. customs requirements.
The Senior Specialist will work closely with Engineering, Product Development, Precision Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and global Trade Compliance teams to ensure accurate classification and appropriate trade compliance controls throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Export Controls & Classification
- Perform and document ECCN/EAR99 classifications for precision technology products, components, software, firmware, technology, and technical data under the EAR.
- Classify GNSS/GPS, navigation systems, controllers, telematics, sensors, cameras, connectivity modules, autonomous technology, and related components.
- Research and document classification rationale; evaluate supplier classifications and support BIS CCATS requests when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate classifications at the material/part-number level.
Precision & Emerging Technology
- Serve as Trade Compliance point of contact for Precision Technology and related product development.
- Evaluate trade requirements for GNSS/navigation, autonomous systems, telematics, connectivity, advanced electronics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Engineering and Product Development to assess new products and changes that may affect trade classifications.
Export Compliance
- Determine export/re-export requirements based on ECCN, destination, end user/end use, license exceptions, and applicable controls.
- Support BIS licensing, restricted-party and sanctions screening, deemed export reviews, and Technology Control Plans.
- Maintain required export records and provide limited ITAR support when applicable.
Import Compliance
- Support U.S. import compliance, including HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, marking, and special tariff programs.
- Evaluate customs treatment of hardware/software transactions, including licenses, subscriptions, activation codes, upgrades, and software-enabled functionality.
- Support Section 301/232, Chapter 99, USMCA, and other applicable duty or preferential trade programs.
- Partner with brokers and internal stakeholders to resolve classification, valuation, origin, and entry issues and support PSCs, protests, and disclosures.
Product Lifecycle & Trade Data
- Integrate trade compliance into new product introduction and engineering change processes.
- Maintain accurate ECCN, HTS, country-of-origin, and related trade master data.
- Review specifications, drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation supporting classifications.
- Identify opportunities to standardize and automate classification processes and improve trade data quality.
Compliance Program Support
- Develop procedures, work instructions, classification guidance, and internal controls for precision technology.
- Provide trade compliance guidance and training to Engineering, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other functions.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, investigations, disclosures, corrective actions, and GTM/compliance tools.
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate relevant developments.
- Collaborate with regional and global Trade Compliance teams to promote consistent methodologies, governance, and best practices.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in export controls, customs/trade compliance, engineering compliance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Commerce Control List, and ECCN classification methodology.
- Experience performing or supporting ECCN classifications for hardware, components, software, or technology.
- Understanding of export licensing, restricted-party screening, end-user/end-use controls, and sanctions compliance.
- Working knowledge of U.S. import requirements, including HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, and import documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret technical product specifications, drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation.
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear and supportable trade compliance determinations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with precision agriculture, GNSS/GPS, navigation technology, autonomous systems, telematics, electronics, connected equipment, or similar technology.
- Experience classifying products within relevant categories of the Commerce Control List, particularly navigation, electronics, telecommunications, information security, sensors, and computing.
- Experience with HTS classification of electronics, navigation equipment, telecommunications equipment, machinery components, or similar products.
- Experience evaluating the trade compliance implications of software, firmware, activation codes, subscriptions, or software-enabled functionality.
- Experience in manufacturing, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, automotive, electronics, or another technology-focused industry.
- Familiarity with Global Trade Management and ERP systems such as MIC, SAP, SAP GTS, or ONESOURCE.
- Experience working with engineering BOMs, material master data, product lifecycle management systems, and automated classification processes.
- U.S. Customs Broker License, export compliance certification, or other relevant trade compliance certification is a plus.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
Job Description
Trade Compliance Senior Specialist - Precision Technology
Requisition ID: 6229
Job Location: TEMPE - Arizona - United States
Category for Job Posting: Legal and Compliance
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid
About us
At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.
As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.
Grow a Career. Build a Future.
If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.
Job Purpose
The Trade Compliance Senior Specialist – Precision Technology will support CNH Industrial’s North America Trade Compliance organization with primary responsibility for export and import compliance activities involving precision technology, advanced electronics, navigation and positioning systems, connected equipment, autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, software, firmware, and related components.
This position will serve as a key trade compliance resource for CNH’s Precision Technology business, with particular emphasis on U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations, export licensing requirements, sanctions and restricted-party controls, and U.S. customs requirements.
The Senior Specialist will work closely with Engineering, Product Development, Precision Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and global Trade Compliance teams to ensure accurate classification and appropriate trade compliance controls throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Export Controls & Classification
- Perform and document ECCN/EAR99 classifications for precision technology products, components, software, firmware, technology, and technical data under the EAR.
- Classify GNSS/GPS, navigation systems, controllers, telematics, sensors, cameras, connectivity modules, autonomous technology, and related components.
- Research and document classification rationale; evaluate supplier classifications and support BIS CCATS requests when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate classifications at the material/part-number level.
Precision & Emerging Technology
- Serve as Trade Compliance point of contact for Precision Technology and related product development.
- Evaluate trade requirements for GNSS/navigation, autonomous systems, telematics, connectivity, advanced electronics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
- Partner with Engineering and Product Development to assess new products and changes that may affect trade classifications.
Export Compliance
- Determine export/re-export requirements based on ECCN, destination, end user/end use, license exceptions, and applicable controls.
- Support BIS licensing, restricted-party and sanctions screening, deemed export reviews, and Technology Control Plans.
- Maintain required export records and provide limited ITAR support when applicable.
Import Compliance
- Support U.S. import compliance, including HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, marking, and special tariff programs.
- Evaluate customs treatment of hardware/software transactions, including licenses, subscriptions, activation codes, upgrades, and software-enabled functionality.
- Support Section 301/232, Chapter 99, USMCA, and other applicable duty or preferential trade programs.
- Partner with brokers and internal stakeholders to resolve classification, valuation, origin, and entry issues and support PSCs, protests, and disclosures.
Product Lifecycle & Trade Data
- Integrate trade compliance into new product introduction and engineering change processes.
- Maintain accurate ECCN, HTS, country-of-origin, and related trade master data.
- Review specifications, drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation supporting classifications.
- Identify opportunities to standardize and automate classification processes and improve trade data quality.
Compliance Program Support
- Develop procedures, work instructions, classification guidance, and internal controls for precision technology.
- Provide trade compliance guidance and training to Engineering, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, and other functions.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, investigations, disclosures, corrective actions, and GTM/compliance tools.
- Monitor regulatory changes and communicate relevant developments.
- Collaborate with regional and global Trade Compliance teams to promote consistent methodologies, governance, and best practices.
Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in export controls, customs/trade compliance, engineering compliance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Commerce Control List, and ECCN classification methodology.
- Experience performing or supporting ECCN classifications for hardware, components, software, or technology.
- Understanding of export licensing, restricted-party screening, end-user/end-use controls, and sanctions compliance.
- Working knowledge of U.S. import requirements, including HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, and import documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret technical product specifications, drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation.
- Strong analytical, research, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear and supportable trade compliance determinations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with precision agriculture, GNSS/GPS, navigation technology, autonomous systems, telematics, electronics, connected equipment, or similar technology.
- Experience classifying products within relevant categories of the Commerce Control List, particularly navigation, electronics, telecommunications, information security, sensors, and computing.
- Experience with HTS classification of electronics, navigation equipment, telecommunications equipment, machinery components, or similar products.
- Experience evaluating the trade compliance implications of software, firmware, activation codes, subscriptions, or software-enabled functionality.
- Experience in manufacturing, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, automotive, electronics, or another technology-focused industry.
- Familiarity with Global Trade Management and ERP systems such as MIC, SAP, SAP GTS, or ONESOURCE.
- Experience working with engineering BOMs, material master data, product lifecycle management systems, and automated classification processes.
- U.S. Customs Broker License, export compliance certification, or other relevant trade compliance certification is a plus.
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $86,625.00 - $132,825.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Savings & Retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility & Family building support
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.
Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.
If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnh.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Trade Compliance Analyst
Align your degree to SOC classification
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. A degree in international business, supply chain, or trade law maps more cleanly than a general business degree, reducing your RFE risk at adjudication.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Trade Compliance Analyst roles by employers with active LCA filing history, so you target companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specific occupation.
Prioritize employers with export control work
Companies with ITAR, EAR, or OFAC compliance programs file H-1B petitions for trade compliance roles more regularly than general importers. Freight forwarders, defense contractors, and multinational manufacturers are the employers most likely to sponsor this title.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your target metro area through OFLC Wage Search under SOC 13-1041 before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level I or Level II wage, and your offer must meet or exceed it.
Request premium processing before cap-gap expires
If you're on OPT and your H-1B is cap-selected, USCIS premium processing (15 business days) gives your employer an approved petition before your cap-gap authorization period ends, avoiding a gap in your work authorization.
Document your customs or sanctions experience precisely
USCIS denies trade compliance petitions when job duties read too broadly. Your employer's support letter should name specific regulations you'll administer, such as HTS classification, AES filings, or OFAC screening, not just 'compliance work.'
H-1B Visa Trade Compliance Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trade Compliance Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Trade Compliance Analyst under SOC code 13-1041, a role that requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as international trade, supply chain management, logistics, or law. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the position's duties require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Trade Compliance Analysts?
Multinational manufacturers, freight forwarders, defense contractors subject to ITAR, and large retailers with complex import programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can search verified H-1B sponsoring employers by occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically to trade compliance and customs roles with confirmed LCA filing history.
Can my employer file the H-1B if the role involves restricted-party screening or export controls?
Yes, and those roles often produce stronger specialty occupation arguments because the regulatory complexity directly supports the degree requirement. Export control work under EAR or ITAR, OFAC sanctions screening, and customs classification all require specialized knowledge that reinforces the H-1B petition's legal foundation at USCIS adjudication.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers to a new trade compliance role?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through an H-1B portability filing under AC21. Your new employer files a new I-129, and you can start work once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same SOC classification standards.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect trade compliance offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify that your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for SOC 13-1041 in your work location. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects experience and complexity. Roles involving export controls, sanctions compliance, or global program management typically support a Level II or III certification, affecting the minimum wage the employer must commit to in the LCA.