Title:  Lead, Trade Compliance

Job Title: Lead, Trade Compliance

Job Code: 47473

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA 

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking a Lead, Technical Trade Compliance, for our Communication & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment. This role will be responsible for conducting Export Controlled Information review and jurisdiction classification (J/C) duties across the CSD segment.

Essential Functions:

·       Conduct ITAR and EAR export J/C classification reviews of hardware, software, and technical data 

·       Review supplier and OEM J/C determinations for accuracy and compliance 

·       Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines (e.g., GTC, Program Management, Legal), and suppliers to arrive at the correct and compliant export classification 

·       Draft export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR/CCATs) for submission to Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 

·       Initiate and coordinate Technical Exchanges with Engineering/GTC to solve complex topics and interpretations with the ITAR/EAR 

·       Provide technical support for licensing and agreement applications 

·       Understand part models, drawings, specifications, and technical data, and can explain and interpret export control requirements to suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and internal teams 

·       Assist engineering teams with "design for export" concepts 

·       Support GTC organization by responding to J/C questions and information provided by USG agencies including DDTC, DTSA, and BIS 

·       Efficiently and effectively manage workload to include simultaneous activities and competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring on-time completion of activities 

·       Implement trade compliance policies in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations including providing compliance guidance to both internal and external customers 

·       Participate in the planning and execution of Trade Compliance audits 

·       Complete required SME and compliance training 

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, STEM or relevant field) 

• Customs regulations experience 

• EAR CAT 5 Part 2 working knowledge 

• Experience with tactical radios or software defined radio 

• Familiar with software code 

• Experience with OCR EASE and Agile PDM 

• Familiarity with LO/CLO and Anti-Tamper requirements 

• An understanding of export control regulations and compliance principles beyond J/C 

• In-depth knowledge of engineering, defense hardware, software systems, and manufacturing industry 

• Experience with government agency coordination (DDTC, DTSA, BIS) 

• Experience with creating and maintaining level 3 schedules for J/C activities 

• Experience developing goals for the GTC Technical Specialist team 

• Experience developing and deploying Trade-specific training 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $100,500 - $186,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.