Director, Trade Compliance

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Londonderry (NH); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Director of Trade Compliance in Londonderry, NH to lead US/Canada trade compliance for IVS and TSS sectors. The role directs cross-functional teams across licensing, documentation, and global trade activities to ensure compliant movement of goods.

The candidate will drive policy development, ensure regulatory alignment, and collaborate with global teams to pursue international sales opportunities while maintaining high standards of regulatory excellence.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree with 15 years prior experience (or Graduate Degree with 13 years) or 19 years non-degree experience.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams (5+ years).
• 10+ years hands-on ITAR and EAR compliance experience.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Senior Empowered Official and drive trade compliance processes.
• Lead and empower sector trade compliance teams for high performance.
• Foster an inclusive culture within trade compliance teams.
• Embed trade compliance strategy with Business Development and Operations.
• Ensure licenses and CJ determinations align with financial objectives.
• Represent Trade Compliance in briefings and enforcement matters.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

Graduate Degree

Ferramentas

ITAR & EAR compliance knowledge

OFAC regulations

Security clearance process (US)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Title: Director, Trade Compliance

Job Code: 46355

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Global Trade Compliance Director serves as the senior trade compliance leader for the Integrated Vison Solutions (IVS) and Targeting & Sensor Systems (TSS) sectors.

The Global Trade Compliance Director will lead U.S. and Canadian trade compliance teams, overseeing all trade compliance matters across the IVS and TSS sectors. 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 execute compliant business solutions — including licensing guidance 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. This leadership role reports directly to the Director, Trade Compliance for the Communications & Spectrum Dominance Sector.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the sectors’ Senior Empowered Official, developing and continuously improving trade compliance processes, proactively assessing the sectors’ compliance posture, and driving a culture of regulatory excellence
• Lead, develop, and empower the sector and division Trade Compliance teams to operate as a high-performing, collaborative unit within the broader L3Harris Global Trade Compliance organization
• Foster a transparent, positive, and inclusive culture across trade compliance teams
• Partner 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 outset
• Continuously refine team procedures to ensure revenue-critical licenses and commodity jurisdiction (CJ) determinations are completed in alignment with sector financial objectives
• Represent Trade Compliance in all relevant briefings and meetings, including global trade licensing discussions, LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee approvals, and USG enforcement matters
• Support the timely and accurate completion of all investigations and compliant reporting of any violations of USG trade laws and regulations
• Support trade compliance due diligence for all mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Collaborate with Security, Global Trade Compliance, and the Office of General Counsel on all USG enforcement activities and suspicious international transactions
• Support internal monitoring and audit activities across divisions and subsidiaries to assess and strengthen compliance posture
• Track and monitor all Foreign National employees within domestic divisions and subsidiaries
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to travel domestic and international 15-20%

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 teams
• Minimum 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) requirements

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret USG laws and regulations and apply sound risk management principles
• Familiarity with automated trade compliance management systems
• Experience with LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee briefings and CPI/AT requirements
• Background in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
• Previous military operational and/or policy experience
• Technical or engineering background
• Licensed Customs Broker
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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