Lead, Trade Compliance

L3Harris•Salt Lake, FL

21h

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 conducts export classifications under ITAR and EAR and import Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, manages Commodity Jurisdiction and Commodity Classification Request processes, and supports export classifications for licensing, agreements, and international shipments. The position also supports engineering teams with design-for-export concepts and provides guidance on escalated J/C requests. The Lead supports enterprise trade compliance through recordkeeping, reviews and approvals involving export-controlled information, audits and assessments, reporting and metrics, and the development and delivery of guidance, work instructions, and training. The role chairs the Trade Compliance Engineering Council and requires effective workload management in a fast-paced environment. 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 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.
Ability to interpret engineering documents.
Good organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills.

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, prioritize multiple tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision and participate in cross-functional projects.
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.
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 (CJ) and Commodity Classification Request (CCR/CCAT) processes for submission to DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
Provide export classifications to support licensing and 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 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 creation of reports and metrics concerning 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, in making determinations on escalated J/C requests.
Travel up to 10% to customer sites and L3Harris facilities based on business demands.