Lead, Trade Compliance

L3Harris Technologies; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 163,000; 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 Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead, Trade Compliance to determine jurisdiction/classification for ITAR/EAR and HTS/Schedule B, supporting licensing and international shipments. The role requires coordinating CJ/CCR/CCAT processes and guiding engineering teams on export controls.

The candidate will chair the Trade Compliance Engineering Council, develop training, and deliver reporting on export/import activity across the enterprise. Remote work is possible with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher with significant regulatory experience in ITAR/EAR and export controls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform jurisdiction and classification determinations under ITAR/EAR.
• Manage CJ/CCR/CCAT processes with DDTC/DTSA/BIS.
• Provide export classifications to support licensing and international shipments.
• Review supplier and OEM classifications and advise on export controls.
• Lead Trade Compliance Council meetings and develop training materials.

Skills

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Project coordination

Interpret engineering documents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Descartes EASE

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Trade Compliance

Job Code: 46666

Job Location: Arlington, VA; Salt Lake City, UT; Greenville, TX; Rockwall, TX; Rochester, NY; Clifton, NJ; Melbourne, FL; or Remote

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

The Lead Technical Specialist, Trade Compliance will complete jurisdictions and classification (J/C) determinations in accordance with US Government regulations as required to support the L3Harris enterprise. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, J/C and harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) determinations, support in the creation and deployment of J/C related training and chair the Trade Compliance Engineering Council. In addition to the responsibilities and qualifications described below, also require the successful candidate can efficiently and effectively manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct classification reviews of hardware, software and export-controlled information (ECI) for export J/C (under US Regulatory regimes: ITAR and EAR) and import Schedule B and HTS (US Census and US Customs)
• Manage export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR/CCATs) processes for submission to Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
• Provide export classifications to support licensing, agreement applications, and international shipments for CHQ
• Review supplier and OEM classifications
• Assist engineering teams with "design for export" concepts.
• Oversee recordkeeping for jurisdiction and classification determinations in line with regulations and L3Harris policy.
• Review and approve transfers of export-controlled information to international and Non-US parties
• Review and approve L3Harris information to be placed in the public domain
• Chair and maintain the agenda, presentation materials and minutes for the Trade Compliance Engineering Council meetings
• Support the creation of reports and metrics pertaining to various elements of the export/import activity within the enterprise
• Participate in the planning and execution of Trade Compliance audits and assessments
• Support the development and delivery of work instructions and training materials, across the enterprise on J/C and ECI
• Provide support on developing company-wide guidance on J/C practices
• Provide support to the Director, Global Trade Jurisdiction & Classification on making determinations on escalated J/C requests
• Support up to 10% of travel based on business demands to customer sites and L3Harris facilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Full working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations with specific experience in ITAR/EAR jurisdiction and classification analysis and order of review.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interface with personnel at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to effectively coordinate simultaneous activities, and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision, and participate in cross-functional projects as needed
• Exhibits a high level of integrity and discretion.
• Experience with Descartes/OCR EASE Commodity Classification Module
• Experience and understanding of export control regulations, processes, and policies (ITAR, EAR)
• Must have good organizational skills, as well as good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to interpret engineering documents
• Knowledge of commodity jurisdiction and classification processes
• Understanding of defense systems and technologies subject to export controls

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $100,500 - $186,500. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $87,500 - $162,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including:

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.