Director, Trade Compliance

Job Title: Director, Trade ComplianceJob Code: 40794Job Location: Rochester, NY; Palm Bay, FL; Londonderry, NH; Salt Lake City, UTJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday offJob Description:The Global Trade Compliance Director serves as the senior trade compliance leader for the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) segment, providing strategic direction and operational oversight across all trade compliance functions. This high-impact leadership role reports directly to the VP, General Counsel of CSD, with a functional reporting relationship to the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance for L3Harris.The Global Trade Compliance Segment Director will lead and develop a team of approximately 90 trade compliance professionals, overseeing all trade compliance matters across the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) segment. This leader will drive the development, implementation, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures while advising senior leadership and business stakeholders on the interpretation and application of U.S. Government export and import regulations. Working cross-functionally with Global Trade Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs teams, this individual will design and execute compliant business solutions — including licensing guidance, commodity classification, and required documentation for the physical movement of goods. Additionally, this role will partner closely with international business development teams to ensure trade compliance considerations are integrated into the pursuit of global sales opportunities.Essential Functions: Serve as the segment's Empowered Official, developing and continuously improving trade compliance processes, proactively assessing the segment's compliance posture, and driving a culture of regulatory excellenceLead, engage, and empower the CSD Trade Compliance team to operate as a high-performing, collaborative unit within the broader L3Harris Global Trade Compliance organizationFoster a transparent, positive, and inclusive culture across both the CSD trade compliance team and the larger corporate GTC organizationPartner directly with Business Development, Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and other key functions to ensure trade compliance strategy is embedded in critical business pursuits from the outsetContinuously refine team procedures to ensure revenue-critical licenses and commodity jurisdiction (CJ) determinations are completed in alignment with segment and sector financial objectivesRepresent CSD Trade Compliance in all relevant briefings and meetings, including global trade licensing discussions, LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee approvals, and USG enforcement mattersSupport the timely and accurate completion of all investigations and compliant reporting of any violations of USG trade laws and regulationsLead trade compliance due diligence for all mergers, acquisitions, and divestituresCollaborate with Corporate Security and the Office of General Counsel on all USG enforcement activities and suspicious international transactionsSupport internal monitoring and audit activities across divisions and subsidiaries to assess and strengthen compliance postureTrack and monitor all Foreign National employees within domestic divisions and subsidiariesAbility to obtain a US Secret Security ClearanceAbility to travel domestic and international 10-15%Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree with 15 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 13 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.Minimum 5 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teamsMinimum 10 years of hands-on experience with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)Minimum 5 years of experience administering U.S. trade sanctions programs, including Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirementsPreferred Additional Skills:Demonstrated ability to interpret USG laws and regulations and apply sound risk management principlesFamiliarity with automated trade compliance management systemsExperience with LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee briefings and CPI/AT requirementsBackground in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programPrevious military operational and/or policy experienceTechnical or engineering backgroundLicensed Customs BrokerLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalentDemonstrated ability to interpret USG laws and regulations and apply sound risk management principlesFamiliarity with automated trade compliance management systemsExperience with LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee briefings and CPI/AT requirementsBackground in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programPrevious military operational and/or policy experienceTechnical or engineering backgroundLicensed Customs BrokerLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalentIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $125,500 - $233,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-SM1