Principal Specialist, Trade Compliance

The Principal Specialist, Trade Compliance is an individual contributor responsible for driving compliant, efficient, and business enabling export/import operations. Serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, this role supports operational export control matters, strengthens export controls and screening processes, and partners across functions to manage risk, prevent avoidable shipment holds and delays, and support operational continuity. Core areas include U.S. export controls (EAR and ITAR), HS and Schedule B classification, valuation and country of origin, license determination and license management, restricted party and end use/user screening, export/import compliance block resolution, export filings (AES/EEI), reconciling broker entries, and recordkeeping. Experience with Oracle GTM and SAP GTS is preferred. The role may also provide targeted support for U.S. import operations, including shipment review, documentation, issue resolution, and escalation of compliance concerns. 

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role: The Principal Specialist, Trade Compliance is an individual contributor responsible for driving compliant, efficient, and business enabling export/import operations .

Essential Responsibilities: Serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, this role supports operational export control matters, strengthens export controls and screening processes, and partners across functions to manage risk, prevent avoidable shipment holds and delays, and support operational continuity. Core areas include U.S. export controls (EAR and ITAR), HS and Schedule B classification, valuation and country of origin, license determination and license management, restricted party and end use/user screening, export/import compliance block resolution, export filings (AES/EEI), reconciling broker entries, and recordkeeping. Experience with Oracle GTM and SAP GTS is preferred. The role may also provide targeted support for U.S. import operations, including shipment review, documentation, issue resolution, and escalation of compliance concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day to day export compliance execution and provide timely, practical guidance to business teams, logistics, sales and customer service, freight forwarders, customers, suppliers, and service providers.

• Review and release export transactions, including resolution of trade system (GTM/GTS) compliance blocks (embargo, restricted party, and license determination holds), and drive urgent and high priority shipments to compliant, on time resolution.

• Determine and validate export classifications (ECCN/EAR99) for products, wafers, samples, technology, software, and equipment in partnership with engineering and product teams.

• Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications, license exception usage, and license conditions, including tracking quantities, values, and expirations.

• Oversee restricted party, end use, and end user screening; investigate potential matches and red flags; and support due diligence and risk intelligence reviews of customers, suppliers, and other counterparties.

• Conduct routine, risk based audits of export transactions, AES/EEI filings, and supporting documentation.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve export compliance procedures, records, controls, and operating practices across applicable sites, consistent with the company’s Export Management and Compliance Program.

• Advise on export control and sanctions requirements for hand carries, samples, documents, technology transfers, and deemed exports, including support for HR and onboarding processes.

• Assess internal controls, identify root causes and compliance gaps, and drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

• Translate complex export control requirements into clear, actionable guidance, decision frameworks, and operating requirements for internal stakeholders.

• Support day to day import compliance execution, including routine reconciliation of customs broker entries against commercial documents to verify tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, duty treatment, special tariff applicability, supporting documentation, and filing post summary corrections.

• Review ACE reports and import data to identify errors, trends, and duty impact issues, and coordinate with customs brokers to resolve them.

• Support tariff matters and assist with CTPAT program activities as needed.

• Lead cross functional trade compliance projects and contribute to broader Global Trade Compliance initiatives, systems enhancements, and process transformation.

• Design and deliver training and practical guidance for business partners on export and import compliance requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Operate with a high degree of independence but able to work well within the team across export/import controls, classification, licensing, screening, sanctions, trade system compliance, and day to day import compliance activities including entry review and reconciliation.

• Apply sound judgment to interpret requirements, evaluate facts, assess risk, and recommend practical, defensible solutions.

• Lead resolution of complex operational issues and implement durable improvements to processes, systems, and controls.

• Manage competing priorities, exercise urgency when required, and maintain quality in a fast paced environment.

• Develop recommendations that may materially affect operations, costs, customers, and cross functional processes, and communicate tradeoffs clearly to decision makers.

Required Qualifications:

Education – Bachelor degree

• Experience - Five years of progressively responsible experience in export compliance, trade compliance, or international trade operations.

• Advanced working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. sanctions programs (OFAC), export licensing, internal controls, and recordkeeping requirements.

• Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs operations, including tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, and CBP recordkeeping requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate cross functional work, influence without direct authority, and guide business partners or less experienced colleagues.

• Strong analytical, investigative, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and drive complex issues to timely resolution.

• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

• Proficiency with trade compliance (e.g., SAP GTS), screening, and data analysis tools. Ability to learn and apply new systems quickly.

• Skills - Hands on experience with export classification, license applications and management, and BIS submissions.

• Travel - Up to 10% <>
• Fluency in English Language – written & verbal

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in export compliance, trade compliance, or international trade operations.

• Hands on experience with export classification, license applications and management, and BIS submissions.

• Semiconductor industry experience or experience in another highly regulated, technology focused manufacturing environment.

Expected Salary Range

$84,000.00 - $144,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

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