Trade Compliance Investigator

Honeywell International, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short-term)

Disability (long-term)

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International, Inc. is seeking a senior investigator to lead security investigations and coordinate with HR, Legal, and Compliance. You will collect evidence, interview relevant parties, and prepare reports with findings and recommendations for corrective actions.

The role requires deep knowledge of trade compliance, including ITAR/EAR, OFAC, and sanctions, with the ability to manage sensitive investigations across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, import/customs, sanctions, or related investigative roles.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, including export controls, import/customs, sanctions, antiboycott, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience as the lead investigator conducting complex investigations involving ITAR/EAR, restricted party screening, OFAC sanctions, and licensing matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage investigations related to trade compliance, including ITAR/EAR, sanctions, and licensing.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Global Trade, and other teams to gather evidence.
• Analyze transaction data, trade documents, shipments, and screening results to identify violations and gaps.
• Prepare investigation reports with findings, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations in line with legal, regulatory, and company policy requirements.
• Provide guidance and training on trade compliance investigation processes.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Interviewing

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, International Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law

Tools

OCR EASE

Kharon

Sayari

SAP

Job description

You will report directly to the Sr. Director of Investigations and will work on a Hybrid work schedule in one of these locations: Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL.

In this role, you will impact Honeywell by leading and managing a team of investigators to conduct security investigations, including theft, fraud, and other security-related incidents. You will develop and implement investigation strategies and protocols to ensure thorough and effective investigations. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as HR, Legal, and Compliance, to gather information and evidence for investigations. You will conduct interviews with employees, witnesses, and other relevant parties to gather information and statements. You will collect and analyze evidence, including reviewing surveillance footage, financial records, and other relevant documents. You will prepare detailed investigation reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions. You will collaborate with law enforcement agencies, as necessary, to support criminal investigations and prosecutions. You will stay updated on industry trends and best practices in security investigation techniques and tools. You will provide guidance and support to security staff and other employees on security-related matters. You will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to security investigations.

• Lead and conduct investigations related to potential trade compliance, export control, import, customs, sanctions, and antiboycott violations.

• Collaborate with internal teams such as Legal, Compliance, Finance, Global Trade, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to gather evidence and support investigations.

• Analyze transaction data, trade documentation, shipment records, screening results, communications, and other relevant information to identify potential violations and control gaps.

• Prepare clear investigation reports with findings, conclusions, root cause analysis, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.

• Conduct investigations consistent with applicable legal, regulatory, and company policy requirements, including confidentiality, privilege, evidence handling, and documentation standards.

• Stay updated on evolving trade compliance regulations, enforcement trends, and investigation best practices.

• Provide guidance and training to employees on trade compliance investigation processes, reporting expectations, and policy requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, import/customs, sanctions, or related investigative roles.

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, including export controls, import/customs, sanctions, antiboycott, and related regulatory frameworks.

• Experience as the lead investigator conducting complex investigations involving potential trade compliance violations of the ITAR and/or EAR, restricted party screening, OFAC sanctions violations, diversion concerns, classification, licensing, customs, or recordkeeping matters.

• Experience as a lead trade compliance investigator drafting initial and final disclosures and other regulatory filings related to voluntary disclosure of trade compliance violations to the government.

• Proficiency using trade compliance systems, case management tools, screening platforms, and data analysis tools.

• Experience in developing and guiding corrective action implementation across enterprise-wide processes and systems.

• Ability to work independently, manage sensitive investigations, and communicate findings with attention to detail, discretion, and sound judgment.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, International Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field.

• Experience with trade compliance systems including OCR EASE, Kharon, Sayari, SAP, etc.

• Knowledge of EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.

• Knowledge of non-US export control and sanctions regulations.

• Professional certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CUSECO, CES, CCS, or other trade compliance or investigations certifications.

• Experience managing investigations across multiple jurisdictions and coordinating with regional trade, legal, and compliance teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of digital evidence collection, data privacy considerations, and investigation documentation practices.

The annual base salary range for this position is $101,000 - $126,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: Sep 30, 2026.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.