Trade Compliance Lead

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Harris Technologies

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Trade Compliance Lead

Job Code: 31460

Job Location: Rochester, NY or Arlington, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

The Lead, Trade Compliance, will be responsible for Trade Compliance matters within the Tactical Communications (TCOM) Systems Sector of the Communication Systems (CS) segment. This role will support enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures. The role will coordinate with the Licensing, Operations & Training, and Customs & Traffic Directorates to ensure the development and execution of compliant business solutions.

This includes but is not limited to advising on the interpretation of USG trade laws/regulations for export approvals, training content, and requirements for the appropriate action and required documentation for the physical export and/or import of all commodities. This position must coordinate closely with other stakeholders in the pursuit of international sales opportunities. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Trade Compliance.

• Review and approve all DoS license applications for the business prior to submission
• Review and approve ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions
• Coordinate with product management and technical trade to ensure the sector is providing the USG the necessary details related to our licensable products
• Manage and track all DoS license approvals
• Provide TC guidance to other team members and the business
• Provide record export licenses and provide budgetary numbers to accounting
• Author DSP‑5 Tech Data Letters for electronic exports
• Review and approve all new consultants, distributors, representative agreements
• Participating in Insider Threat Program Panel
• Prepares, reviews, and manages export authorizations and records
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Support and maintain a collaborative, transparent and positive culture within both the TCOM sector.
• Keen judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and perform duties with minimum supervision or direction while remaining a team player
• Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Minimum 5 years of experience with U.S. trade sanctions program to include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Ability to interpret USG laws/regulations and assess risk management aspects
• Experience with OCR EASE
• Must possess excellent communications skills
• Team player, proactive, self‑motivated, highly organized, ability to handle shifting priorities
• Communicate effectively and professionally (both orally and in writing) at all levels of the organization
• Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties and tasks…