Export Compliance Specialist

FLIR Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a leader in enabling technologies for critical growth markets, seeks an Export Compliance Specialist. This role supports export compliance activities across multiple Teledyne Defense Electronics sites, focusing on licensing, classifications, and trade compliance.

Strong ITAR/EAR knowledge and practical guidance are essential. The candidate will collaborate with Contracts, Engineering, HR, and Customs to ensure compliant operations, with preferred locations in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of export compliance experience, including responsibility for ITAR and EAR compliance, jurisdiction determinations, and USML/ECCN classifications.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations, including export licensing, restricted party screening, end-use reviews, sanctions programs, and export control requirements.
• Knowledge of OFAC regulations, country-specific sanctions, and export compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with customs regulations, tariff classification, and valuation principles preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting trade compliance procedures, processes, and controls.
• Experience preparing and managing export license applications and authorizations.
• Experience with AES and EEI filings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with Engineering, Contracts, Business Development, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements and provide practical compliance guidance to the business.
• Strong computer skills; ERP/XA MAPICS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business functions to provide operational trade compliance guidance and enable compliant business transactions.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance policies, procedures, training, and corporate initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and communicate trade compliance requirements and risks to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Perform export compliance activities, including: jurisdiction and classification determinations (USML/ECCN), restricted party, end-use, and sanctions screening, export license applications and license administration, international travel and visitor reviews, transaction reviews and due diligence activities.
• Support the business in obtaining and managing export licenses and authorizations.
• Identify compliance risks, support investigations and disclosures, and assist with corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop and monitor trade compliance metrics and support internal and external audit activities.
• Serve as a liaison between business functions, CITC, Customs, and Licensing teams.
• Address day-to-day trade compliance questions and support customs-related activities as needed.

Skills

ITAR and EAR compliance

Export licensing

USML/ECCN classifications

AES/EEI filings

Sanctions screening

Regulatory risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/XA MAPICS

Job description

Export Compliance Specialist### Export Compliance SpecialistApply: US - Torrance, CA: US - Hawthorne, CA (TDY): US - Mountain View, CA: US - Woodridge, IL: US - Milpitas, CA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ37745**Be visionary**Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.**Job Description**The Export Compliance Specialist supports export compliance activities across multiple Teledyne Defense Electronics (TDE) sites. This role serves as a key resource for export licensing, classifications, trade compliance reviews, and day-to-day operational support, partnering closely with Contracts, Engineering, Business Development, HR, Customs, and Trade Compliance leadership to ensure compliant business operations.The ideal candidate brings strong ITAR and EAR knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical compliance guidance in a fast-paced environment. This role also supports customs-related activities as needed. Preferred locations are Torrance, El Segundo, or Hawthorne, California; however, qualified candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago may also be considered.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Partner with business functions to provide operational trade compliance guidance and enable compliant business transactions.* Support the implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance policies, procedures, training, and corporate initiatives.* Monitor regulatory developments and communicate trade compliance requirements and risks to business leaders and stakeholders.* Perform export compliance activities, including: + Jurisdiction and classification determinations (USML/ECCN) + Restricted party, end-use, and sanctions screening + Export license applications and license administration + International travel and visitor reviews + Transaction reviews and due diligence activities* Support the business in obtaining and managing export licenses and authorizations.* Identify compliance risks, support investigations and disclosures, and assist with corrective actions when necessary.* Develop and monitor trade compliance metrics and support internal and external audit activities.* Serve as a liaison between business functions, Corporate International Trade Compliance (CITC), Customs, and Licensing teams.* Address day-to-day trade compliance questions and support customs-related activities as needed.**Qualifications and Experience:*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.* 3+ years of export compliance experience, including responsibility for ITAR and EAR compliance, jurisdiction determinations, and USML/ECCN classifications.* Strong knowledge of U.S. export regulations, including export licensing, restricted party screening, end-use reviews, sanctions programs, and export control requirements.* Knowledge of OFAC regulations, country-specific sanctions, and export compliance requirements.* Familiarity with customs regulations, tariff classification, and valuation principles preferred.* Experience developing, implementing, or supporting trade compliance procedures, processes, and controls.* Experience preparing and managing export license applications and authorizations.* Experience with AES and EEI filings.* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with Engineering, Contracts, Business Development, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders.* Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements and provide practical compliance guidance to the business.* Strong computer skills; ERP/XA MAPICS experience preferred.* Ability to travel occasionally, including domestic and international travel.**Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident (green card holder), 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****Salary Range:**$77,900.00-$103,800.000The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.