Trade Control Specialist (Import/Export Administration)

Trade Control Specialist (Import/Export Administration) – Boeing Qatar Inc.

Boeing’s Global Trade Controls Function (GTC) seeks a Trade Controls Specialist based in Doha, Qatar. The role reports to the GTC Senior Manager for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa Region and provides primary trade compliance support to Boeing Qatar and other Boeing interests in Qatar, as well as to colleagues across the wider Middle East region.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders at all levels to understand business strategies and objectives.
• Plan and execute innovative compliance solutions to enable business success.
• Support the Boeing Qatar Import/Export team to ensure compliant transactions, including broker management, jurisdiction and classification reviews, and due diligence.
• Implement and maintain a cohesive trade compliance infrastructure within Boeing Qatar, including user‑friendly processes, compliance monitoring, and training.
• Partner with in‑country regulators to promote a rationalized trade control environment beneficial to Boeing.
• Provide support to Boeing joint ventures and partner companies as required.
• Identify and highlight trade compliance risks and participate in enterprise and/or external Compliance Risk Management reviews.
• Support enterprise‑level investigations and contribute to establishing, implementing, and reviewing corrective actions.
• Attend relevant business meetings as the GTC ambassador, advising Boeing Qatar leadership and program/function teams accordingly.
• Provide proactive support to the GTC Senior Manager and colleagues for workload management and prioritization of tasks.
• Maintain effective communication with GTC colleagues in the U.S. responsible for the respective defense programs in Qatar.
• Attend virtual meetings in other international time zones as required.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven operational experience applying regional trade control/customs regulations.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience in presenting/delivering training.
• Proficient in relevant computing skills.
• High ethical standards and the ability to self‑motivate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).

Education & Experience

Typically acquired through advanced education (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) and at least 9 years of related work experience. Advanced education is desirable, but proven experience in understanding and applying trade controls is essential.

Location & Relocation

Doha, Qatar. The position is international and locally hired. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level in accordance with applicable Qatari law. Relocation will be offered based on candidate eligibility.

Other

• Security clearance not required.
• Employer will sponsor applicants for employment visa status where required.
• Employment is subject to the candidate’s ability to satisfy all Qatari labor and immigration formalities.

Boeing is committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to applicants with disabilities.