[Hiring] Lead, Trade Compliance @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

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 are not limited to:

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.