Global Trade Compliance Lead (ITAR/EAR)

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an Export Compliance Specialist to support export compliance activities across multiple Teledyne Defense Electronics (TDE) sites, serving as a key resource for export licensing, classifications, and day-to-day compliance 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.

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.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including domestic and international travel.

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.

Skills

Export compliance

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/XA MAPICS

AES/EEI filings

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an Export Compliance Specialist to support export compliance activities across multiple Teledyne Defense Electronics (TDE) sites, serving as a key resource for export licensing, classifications, and day-to-day compliance 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.