Customs Specialist

Customs Specialist II

Drive Global Trade Compliance. Influence Outcomes. Make an Impact.

Are you passionate about global trade and customs compliance? As a Customs Specialist II, you’ll apply your broad knowledge of international trade regulations to facilitate compliant, efficient import and export activity across regions and borders. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and support financial objectives—all while helping shape best‑in‑class trade processes.

If you enjoy navigating complex regulations, influencing cross‑functional teams, and playing a key role in global operations, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

You’ll be a hands-on contributor with growing influence across the organization, responsible for both tactical execution and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute critical trade operations including HTS classification, broker management, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration.
• Manage trade communications by monitoring and responding to internal and external inquiries via a centralized compliance inbox.
• Support duty mitigation strategies by assisting with qualification verification for preferential trade and trade agreement programs.
• Guide cross-functional teams by providing trade-related expertise and influencing informed decision-making.
• Participate in compliance audits to ensure adherence to customs and regulatory requirements.
• Improve processes by contributing to the development and enhancement of procedures and SOPs.
• Prepare and review post-entry documentation to support accuracy and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support evolving business needs.

You’re detail-oriented, compliance-focused, and eager to grow your expertise in global trade.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience
• Typically 2–4 years of professional experience in customs, trade, or a related field
• Working proficiency with systems, tools, and procedures required to perform the role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• Professional certifications a plus (e.g., U.S. Customs Broker License, Lean, Six Sigma)

Technical Knowledge & Developing Expertise

• Duty savings and tariff mitigation strategies
• Tariff classification and customs valuation
• Import/export compliance and admissibility
• Country of Origin determination
• Free Trade Agreements and Trade Preference Programs
• Trusted Trader Programs
• Compliance reviews, manuals, audits, and procedures
• Intellectual property considerations
• Foreign Trade Zones and bonded warehouses
• Engagement with Customs officials
• Trade legislation, policy, and regulatory interpretation
• World Trade Organization (WTO) and World Customs Organization (WCO) rules

In this role, you’re not just ensuring compliance—you’re enabling global business success. Your expertise helps protect the organization, unlock cost savings, and keep international trade moving smoothly in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $37.90 - $37.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.