Lead, Trade Compliance

L3Harris Technologies•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$100,500 - $186,500

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Technical Trade Compliance for its Communication & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment. The position conducts Export Controlled Information reviews and jurisdiction classification (J/C) duties across the CSD segment. It applies trade compliance policies in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations, provides compliance guidance to internal and external customers, and supports engineering teams, suppliers, licensing activities, and Trade Compliance audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, STEM, or a relevant field.
Experience with Customs regulations.
Working knowledge of EAR Category 5 Part 2.
Experience with tactical radios or software-defined radio.
Familiarity with software code.
Experience with OCR EASE and Agile PDM.
Familiarity with LO/CLO and Anti-Tamper requirements.
Understanding of export control regulations and compliance principles beyond jurisdiction classification.
In-depth knowledge of engineering, defense hardware, software systems, and the manufacturing industry.
Experience coordinating with government agencies, including DDTC, DTSA, and BIS.
Experience creating and maintaining Level 3 schedules for jurisdiction classification activities.
Experience developing goals for the GTC Technical Specialist team.
Experience developing and deploying trade-specific training.

Responsibilities

Conduct ITAR and EAR export jurisdiction classification reviews of hardware, software, and technical data.
Review supplier and OEM jurisdiction classification determinations for accuracy and compliance.
Work with engineering and non-technical disciplines, including GTC, Program Management, and Legal, as well as suppliers, to determine correct and compliant export classifications.
Draft export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR/CCATs) for submission to DDTC and BIS.
Initiate and coordinate technical exchanges with Engineering and GTC to address complex ITAR/EAR topics and interpretations.
Provide technical support for licensing and agreement applications.
Interpret part models, drawings, specifications, and technical data, and explain export control requirements to suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and internal teams.
Assist engineering teams with design-for-export concepts.
Respond to J/C questions and information provided by USG agencies, including DDTC, DTSA, and BIS, in support of the GTC organization.
Manage simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and deadlines to complete work on time.
Implement trade compliance policies in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations, and provide compliance guidance to internal and external customers.
Participate in planning and executing Trade Compliance audits.
Complete required SME and compliance training.