Senior Export Compliance Specialist - Trade Compliance (ITAR/EAR)

Job Summary:

The Senior Export Compliance Specialist will serve as a key export control subject matter expert supporting Teledyne FLIR Defense programs, including unmanned ground and aerial systems. This role owns day-to-day export compliance activities across business functions and serves as a primary point of contact for export control matters, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations including ITAR and EAR.

The position partners closely with engineering, operations, and program teams to support compliant international business execution, including classification, licensing, and technology transfer controls.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review export documentation for accuracy (commercial invoices, packing lists, Automated Export Systems (AES) filings, shipping instructions).
• Conduct site and business level trade compliance audits
• Assist in product classification activities (ECCN/USML) and ensure classification accuracy of parts and technologies.
• Support export licensing activities and authorization requirements, including preparation and coordination of license applications (as applicable).
• Conduct denied party screening escalations and lead red-flag reviews, including due diligence for end-use/end-user concerns; elevate potential issues to Compliance leadership.
• Assist with compliance support for global visitors, demonstrations, and technical exchanges involving foreign persons, including deemed export considerations.
• Help administer internal controls for technical data and controlled technology access (e.g., file permissions, marking, transfer methods, visitor controls, Technology Control Plans).
• Maintain and enhance written procedures, work instructions, and job aids for export processes; deliver training and guidance to business stakeholders.
• Identify process gaps or recurring errors; drive practical improvements and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Support internal audits and monitoring activities by collecting evidence, reconciling transactions, and supporting corrective action development.
• Support compliance metrics and reporting (e.g., classification status, license utilization, screening volumes, shipment holds).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant cross-border collaboration and business execution.
• Conduct in-person site visits to assess and support local Trade Compliance Programs.
• Provide guidance and interpretation on U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.
• Support investigations and preparation of voluntary disclosures related to trade compliance incidents, as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in export or trade compliance, preferably within aerospace, defense, or regulated industries.
• Strong experience with U.S. export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Proven experience with export classification (ECCN/USML), licensing, and technology control requirements.
• Experience supporting export compliance programs, including audits, internal controls, and regulatory adherence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and trade compliance requirements; write reports and procedures; and present information to business stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and OCR required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate across a diverse and global organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% as necessary, primarily domestic.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.