Trade Exports Specialist, U.S. Licensing; L3

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Trade Compliance Specialist, U.S. Licensing

Reference #36553

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role

Prepares agreements in accordance with federal regulations to support International business initiatives, including: employment of foreign persons, manufacturing abroad, and sourcing and development relationships with foreign entities. Interprets governmental responses and provides guidance to stakeholders. Establishes and maintains relations with government licensing authorities to ensure the company's position on licensing and technology is conveyed, understood and accepted. Analyzes business initiatives per regulatory requirements and advises divisional management on compliant execution of activities.

Conducts training sessions for employees and assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Develops and conducts audits of internal controls and procedures by examining artifacts to ensure compliant transactions. Supports external audits and inquiries from Governmental control agencies such as Global Affairs Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, U.S. Department of State, and U.S. Department of Commerce through data gathering and corrective action execution.

Influences product development decisions through technical jurisdictional analysis to support business strategies in a compliant manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with internal / external stakeholders to obtain supporting documents, for U.S. Export, Re-export and Re-transfer license applications.
• Draft and submit U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Export, Re-export and Re-transfer license applications to the Global Trade Group for review prior to submission to the United States Government
• Track and status critical licensing priorities with internal stakeholders and corporate licensing teams.
• Monitor, review and release blocked shipments and determine if a valid export authorization can be used to release the shipment in the ERP system
• Support with the management of Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Warehouse Distribution Agreements (WDA) and Technology Control Plans (TCP).
• Validate Export Classification and Jurisdiction of purchased and manufactured items (i.e. ECCN, USML, ECL, BCL, CGP) with support from Engineering, Procurement and Segment classification teams
• Conduct Restricted Party Screening (RPS) for all L3
  
  HARRIS business partners
• Support L3
  
  Harris E3 - Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as developing and updating business process, training materials, reports, and ERP improvement projects
• Assist with trade compliance investigations, risk mitigation, audits and self-assessments.

Required Capabilities

• Knowledge of L3
  
  Harris products and export control status would be an asset
• Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR Export Control Regulations
• High-level knowledge of EIPA, CGP, DPA, and jurisdiction and classification analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and can prioritize to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to perform research across both technical and regulatory / legal environments.
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret and follow complicated written and verbal instructions, interpret regulations, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing at a high level.
• Passion for continuous…