H-1B Visa Trade Compliance Analyst Jobs
Trade Compliance Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in international trade, supply chain, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs under SOC code 13-1041 must certify prevailing wages through DOL before USCIS adjudicates your petition.
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Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for owning and executing key workstreams within a complex cross-functional risk program.
As a member of the Global Trade Services team, you will contribute to team capabilities, mentor peers, and drive program execution. You will work within the Trade Operations Program team, partnering directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Support and execute Broker Management processes and liaise with brokers and supply chain participants daily.
- Support regulatory engagement across the Trade space in North America.
- Contribute to objectives and drive improvements within your program area, quantifying impact with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Execute the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and incorporate them into risk management programs.
- Present organized plans articulating the problem statement, recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Provide near and long-term considerations and impacts, highlighting recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Test assumptions by gathering feedback from input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build, and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates, and strategies to stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- 5+ years of program or project Management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Licensed Customs Broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is looking for a Senior Trade Compliance Program Manager (PM) to build import and export risk management solutions for growing international businesses in the Trade Operations space. The Senior Trade Compliance PM is responsible for owning and executing key workstreams within a complex cross-functional risk program.
As a member of the Global Trade Services team, you will contribute to team capabilities, mentor peers, and drive program execution. You will work within the Trade Operations Program team, partnering directly with internal teams from legal, logistics, supply chain, quality, engineering, as well as Amazon's global network of trade and compliance teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Support and execute Broker Management processes and liaise with brokers and supply chain participants daily.
- Support regulatory engagement across the Trade space in North America.
- Contribute to objectives and drive improvements within your program area, quantifying impact with metrics.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders including business teams, tech teams, public policy, trade, legal, and regulators to interpret and apply regulations.
- Execute the rollout of controls and audits, including testing and measuring their effectiveness.
- Build flexible and scalable solutions across various technologies, business models/supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes.
- Stay informed on regulations and technologies relevant to your space and incorporate them into risk management programs.
- Present organized plans articulating the problem statement, recommended solution, and milestones.
- Identify timelines and owners, and drive progress at the appropriate speed to reduce risk.
- Provide near and long-term considerations and impacts, highlighting recommended trade-offs and priorities.
- Test assumptions by gathering feedback from input providers across the company, and review metrics and benchmarks.
- Work with business intelligence engineers and technology teams to design, build, and track key performance indicators and systems.
- Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates, and strategies to stakeholders in meetings and documents.
A day in the life
As a Program Manager, you will manage escalations and meet with multiple stakeholders across different time zones to move business forward.
About the team
This position reports to the Americas Trade Compliance Operations Sr Manager in the Global Trade Services (GTS) function. GTS is responsible for providing global trade and product compliance support for Amazon businesses, creating efficient processes that meet demanding cross border regulations, while minimizing impact to the business.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- 5+ years of program or project Management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Licensed Customs Broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, Nashville - 109,000.00 - 155,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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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.