Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Manager of Trade Compliance to lead a team of import/export professionals and ensure adherence to ITAR/EAR and US government regulations while enabling compliant business growth. The role reports to senior leadership on licensing strategy and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will oversee training, internal audits, and investigations of non-compliance, while aligning regulatory requirements with company objectives and revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a high-performing trade compliance team with clear priorities and coaching.
• Provides licensing guidance and risk mitigation strategies to influence business outcomes.
• Establishes and enforces policies ensuring compliance with US regulatory requirements.
• Drives process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Empowered Official for the sector-level Trade Compliance program.
• Oversee export/import compliance per ITAR, EAR, and CBP regulations.
• Develop and execute trade compliance training for stakeholders and leadership.
• Conduct internal audits and support regulatory reporting to authorities.
• Investigate non-compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
• Ensure licenses align with revenue recognition policies and export controls.
• Collaborate with other functions to align trade laws with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

ITAR/EAR experience

Security clearance ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years or Graduate Degree with 10+ years; or 16 years of experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

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: Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

Job Code: 43499

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, Trade Compliance to lead a team of import and export professionals and oversee the implementation of and compliance with regulatory, corporate, and U.S. trade compliance requirements while facilitating business growth in a compliant environment. This role will drive successful business outcomes across both new and ongoing programs and is critical to achieving company financial objectives. You will provide expert guidance to the senior leadership team on licensing strategy, risk mitigation, and compliance—ensuring alignment with trade compliance laws and regulations through a deep understanding of export controls, regulations, and industry trends.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and develop a high-performing trade compliance team by setting priorities, providing direction, coaching, training, and manpower planning to ensure efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals
• Influence business and financial outcomes by providing licensing guidance and risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and US regulatory requirements, ensuring the division operates within corporate guidelines and adheres to best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in departmental processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Act as the Empowered Official (EO), responsible for the effective and compliant execution of the sector-level Trade Compliance program
• Oversee export and import compliance activities in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and US Customs and Border Protection regulations
• Lead the development and execution of Trade Compliance training for stakeholders to increase organizational awareness of Trade Compliance policies, procedures, and applicable laws related to trade, exports, and import compliance
• Conduct internal compliance audits and self-assessments and support compliance reporting to government regulatory authorities and internal/external audits
• Oversee investigations of non-compliance with import/export laws and regulations
• Ensure that licenses align with revenue recognition policies and meet export control laws and regulations, managing escalations as required
• Collaborate with other business functions to integrate trade compliance laws and regulations within their procedures and ensure alignment with business goals and objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Ability to lead and develop diverse teams by influencing others, driving adoption of new concepts, practices, and approaches, and implementing team performance measures and metrics
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and business units
• Experience with US trade regulations (ITAR and EAR)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Must have prior experience as an Empowered Official
• Must have the ability to obtain a US Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Additional Skills:

• An active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels
• Superior strategic, analytical, organizational, and abstract reasoning skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presenting to large groups and executive leadership
• Experience with OCR EASE
• Experience with LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee briefings and Critical Program Information (CPI)/Anti-Tamper (AT) requirements
• Background in the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
• Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, space, or government contracting environment

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.

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