Global ITAR/EAR Trade Compliance Specialist

L3Harris; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is a global leader in defense technology, recruiting for a Specialist, Trade Compliance in California. The role supports ITAR/EAR compliance, license processing, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Program Management to enable compliant international growth.

The position emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, policy adherence, and ongoing awareness of USG authorization requirements. Travel may be required, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with U.S. trade regulations (ITAR and EAR) and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Execute divisional compliance policies (visitor processing, foreign travel, screened parties) per ITAR/EAR.
• Provide compliance guidance to the business population.
• Authorize license and agreement applications.
• Manage license recordkeeping requirements with State/Commerce Dept.

Skills

ITAR/EAR regulations

multitasking & prioritization

interpersonal communication

travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years

AA/2-year degree + 8 years

Graduate degree + 2 years

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Adobe

Job description

L3Harris is a global leader in defense technology, recruiting for a Specialist, Trade Compliance in California. The role supports ITAR/EAR compliance, license processing, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Program Management to enable compliant international growth.

The position emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, policy adherence, and ongoing awareness of USG authorization requirements. Travel may be required, with a competitive salary and benefits package.