Lead, Trade Compliance Jobs

Lead, Trade Compliance

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Description

The L3Harris Trade Compliance department is an important piece of the international business segment. As a part of the team, candidates will be consistently working with L3Harris Sales and Program Management personnel to provide guidance related to the imports and exports of U.S. State Department and U.S. Commerce Department controlled goods. Candidates must be able to work effectively with a cross-functional team to effectively keep L3Harris in compliance with the regulations while also helping to foster international growth within the business. Professional with prior knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations and broad knowledge of project management. Manages projects or processes with no oversight. Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the execution of divisional compliance policies (e.g. visitor processing, foreign travel, and restricted parties screening) in accordance with U.S. trade regulations (ITAR and EAR).
• Provide compliance guidance to the business population.
• Authorize license and agreement applications.
• Manage U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce license recordkeeping requirements
• Review department export authorizations for accuracy and adherence to Corporate Trade policies
• Implement and adhere to Corporate Trade policies
• Review the applicability of Exemptions/Exceptions for the department
• Responsible for the departments continued understanding of current USG authorization policies and requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience of ITAR and EAR regulations

Preferred Additional Skills:

• The ability to effectively coordinate simultaneous activities, and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interface with personnel at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Exhibits a high level of integrity and discretion
• BA/BS or equivalent experience; preferably in one of the following fields: Business, Political Science, International Studies
• Adept with utilizing computer software applications, e.g. Adobe, Web-based applications, MS Excel, MS Word.
• Experience with U.S. trade regulations (ITAR and EAR).
• The ability to effectively coordinate simultaneous activities, and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment
• Willingness to travel if required