Lead, Trade Compliance

L3HHCM20•Clifton, NJ

7d•$87,500 - $186,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technical Specialist, Trade Compliance is a full-time role responsible for completing jurisdictions and classification (J/C) determinations in accordance with US Government regulations to support the L3Harris enterprise. Responsibilities include J/C and harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) determinations, supporting the creation and deployment of J/C related training, and chairing the Trade Compliance Engineering Council. This position is on-site at a U.S. L3Harris facility and requires the successful candidate to efficiently and effectively manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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.

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 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

Responsibilities

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