Lead, Trade Compliance

L3Harris Technologies•Clifton, NJ

2d•$87,500 - $186,500

About The Position

The Lead Technical Specialist, Trade Compliance completes jurisdiction and classification (J/C) determinations in accordance with U.S. government regulations to support the L3Harris enterprise. The role covers export and import classification, including ITAR and EAR determinations and Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications. The position also supports J/C training and chairs the Trade Compliance Engineering Council. The successful candidate must manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment. The posting describes the role as on-site at a U.S. L3Harris facility, while also listing several possible locations or Remote. The position supports licensing, agreements, international shipments, export-control reviews, recordkeeping, audits, reporting, enterprise guidance, and training. It also supports the Director, Global Trade Jurisdiction & Classification with escalated determinations. Travel of up to 10% may be required based on business demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.
Ability to efficiently and effectively manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

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 ability to interface verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels.
Advanced organizational skills and ability to coordinate simultaneous activities and prioritize multiple tasks using good judgment.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and participate in cross-functional projects as needed.
High level of integrity and discretion.
Experience with the Descartes/OCR EASE Commodity Classification Module.
Experience and understanding of export-control regulations, processes, and policies, including ITAR and EAR.
Good organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret engineering documents.
Knowledge of commodity jurisdiction and classification processes.
Understanding of defense systems and technologies subject to export controls.

Responsibilities

Conduct classification reviews of hardware, software, and export-controlled information for export jurisdiction and classification under ITAR and EAR, and import Schedule B and HTS determinations.
Manage export Commodity Jurisdiction and Commodity Classification Requests processes for submission to DDTC, DTSA, and 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 records for jurisdiction and classification determinations in accordance with regulations and L3Harris policy.
Review and approve transfers of export-controlled information to international and non-U.S. parties.
Review and approve L3Harris information for placement in the public domain.
Chair the Trade Compliance Engineering Council and maintain its agenda, presentation materials, and meeting minutes.
Support reports and metrics related to enterprise export and import activity.
Participate in planning and executing Trade Compliance audits and assessments.
Support development and delivery of enterprise work instructions and training materials on J/C and ECI.
Support development of company-wide guidance on J/C practices.
Support the Director, Global Trade Jurisdiction & Classification with determinations on escalated J/C requests.
Travel up to 10% based on business demands to customer sites and L3Harris facilities.