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Compliance Officer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Stand up and own the company's export control and trade compliance program, ensuring full ITAR and EAR compliance across engineering, manufacturing, and program operations * Serve as the company ...

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How much do export control officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for export control officer in California is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $27.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an export control officer?

Export Control Officers are professionals responsible for ensuring that a company's exports comply with national and international laws, regulations, and policies. They assess and classify products, review transactions, and obtain necessary export licenses to prevent unauthorized transfer of controlled goods, technology, or information. Their work helps organizations avoid legal penalties and supports national security by preventing the proliferation of sensitive items. Export Control Officers often collaborate with legal teams, government agencies, and company management to maintain compliance and provide training to staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an export control officer?

To thrive as an Export Control Officer, you need a solid understanding of international trade regulations, export compliance, and a relevant degree in law, business, or international relations. Familiarity with compliance management software, government export control systems (such as EAR and ITAR), and certifications like Certified Export Compliance Officer (CECO) are often required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for interpreting regulations and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. These skills ensure organizations remain compliant with export laws, avoid costly violations, and maintain smooth international operations.

How does an export control officer typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance?

Export Control Officers work closely with departments such as legal, compliance, logistics, sales, and engineering to ensure that all exports adhere to relevant laws and regulations. They often review contracts, coordinate with shipping teams on documentation, and provide training or guidance to staff about export requirements. Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential, as officers must interpret regulations and apply them to various business activities. This collaborative approach helps minimize compliance risks and supports smooth international operations.

What is the difference between Export Control Officer vs Customs Compliance Specialist?

AspectExport Control OfficerCustoms Compliance Specialist
CredentialsExport control certifications, compliance trainingCustoms broker licenses, compliance certifications
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, export/import companiesLogistics firms, import/export departments
Industry UsageExport regulations, international tradeCustoms regulations, import/export procedures

Both roles focus on compliance with trade laws, but Export Control Officers specialize in export restrictions and international regulations, while Customs Compliance Specialists handle customs documentation and import/export procedures. Understanding these differences helps organizations ensure full compliance with trade laws and avoid penalties.

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Infographic showing various Export Control Officer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,282 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Tax Consultant II, Indirect Tax - Global Trade

Deloitte

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 151 rated financial services


Job description


Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Tax Consultant II on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; you will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives; with the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Planning and compliance assistance, and exploration of automated import and export solutions. 
  • Supply chain efficiency planning including trade and security, customs valuation planning, first sale for export planning, and the analysis of transfer pricing policies to work towards compliance with customs valuation requirements. 
  • Process improvement planning and implementation assistance
  • Trade compliance audit assistance and representation before trade authorities around the world. 

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • 1+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Experience with US import regulations. 
  • Knowledge of export regulations, including ITAR/EAR,
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • US Customhouse Broker's License
      • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
      • Where applicable, non-US citizen qualifying credentials:
      • Foreign equivalent of the above certifications
      • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer)
      • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)

 Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
  • Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
  • Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Significant experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,725 to $132,250.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

GT_IndirectTax
Qualifications:


Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Tax Consultant II on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; you will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives; with the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Planning and compliance assistance, and exploration of automated import and export solutions. 
  • Supply chain efficiency planning including trade and security, customs valuation planning, first sale for export planning, and the analysis of transfer pricing policies to work towards compliance with customs valuation requirements. 
  • Process improvement planning and implementation assistance
  • Trade compliance audit assistance and representation before trade authorities around the world. 

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • 1+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Experience with US import regulations. 
  • Knowledge of export regulations, including ITAR/EAR,
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • US Customhouse Broker's License
      • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
      • Where applicable, non-US citizen qualifying credentials:
      • Foreign equivalent of the above certifications
      • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer)
      • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)

 Preferred

  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
  • Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
  • Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Significant experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,725 to $132,250.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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