Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions ("QES") is an advanced electronics business that provides custom energetics, including electronic safe & arm devices, high-voltage semiconductor switches and rubidium frequency standards for defense and space applications, weapons sights and surveillance products.

Position Summary

The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting export and import compliance across multiple U.S.-based business units within Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions. This position serves as a trusted advisor to internal teams, helping ensure compliance with U.S. trade regulations while enabling global business operations.

Working closely with business stakeholders and Corporate International Trade Compliance, this role blends hands-on execution with strategic guidance. You will review export activities, advise on regulatory requirements, and help drive consistent, compliant processes across the organization in a highly regulated environment.

Primary Duties:

• Review international shipments, orders, and technical data transfers to ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations
• Determine export licensing requirements and guide compliant movement of products, technology, and information
• Evaluate export scenarios and determine when licensing, restrictions, or escalation is required based on risk and regulatory requirements
• Liaison/facilitate and prepare export license applications (e.g., DSP-5, DSP-61,BIS-748P) and support related regulatory filings as needed
• Track license approvals, provisos, and conditions, ensuring ongoing compliance and timely reporting
• Provide guidance and maintain product classifications and compliance documentation, including export jurisdiction and screening activities
• Provide compliance oversight and guidance across multiple U.S. business units, ensuring consistency in processes and decision-making
• Advise and partner with business development and cross-functional teams on export and import requirements
• Support the development and continuous improvement of compliance procedures, tools, and documentation
• Support internal and external audits, including tracking and helping drive closure of corrective actions
• Develop and maintain reporting on licensing activity and compliance metrics for key stakeholders
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on trade compliance requirements and best practices

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Supply Chain, Logistics), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-10 years of experience in export/trade compliance
• Hands-on experience applying ITAR and/or EAR regulations in real-world scenarios
• Experience with export licensing processes (DDTC and/or BIS)
• Experience supporting audits, compliance processes, or regulatory reporting
• Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical guidance to the business
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment
• Periodic travel required between U.S. sites throughout the year
• SAP experience, beneficial

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.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.