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Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

Camden, New Jersey; Palm Bay, Florida; Greenville, Texas; Herndon, Virginia; Anaheim, California; Fall River, Massachusetts; Northampton, Massachusetts; Millersville, Maryland; Rockwall, Texas; Waco, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arlington, Virginia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Mason, Ohio; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Nashville, Tennessee; Norfolk, Virginia; Chula Vista, California; Gardena, California; Imperial Beach, California; National City, California; Valencia, California; Jacksonville, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Broussard, Louisiana; Lafayette, Louisiana; Somerville, Massachusetts; Hanover, Maryland; Plano, Texas; Chesapeake, Virginia; Ashaway, Rhode Island; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

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Being in program finance, you are exposed to many different aspects of the business. You have the opportunity to collaborate with program managers, engineers, supply chain and so many wonderful people that are dedicated to the customer’s mission.

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L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
    • Pet insurance
  • Well-Being

    • No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
    • Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
    • Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
    • Discount platform

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris 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:  Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

Job Code: 18614

Job Location: Camden NJ, Anaheim CA, Chula Vista CA, Gardena CA, Imperial Beach CA, National City CA, Valencia CA, Palm Bay FL, Jacksonville FL, Orlando FL, Broussard LA, Lafayette LA, Fall River MA, Northampton MA, Somerville MA, Hanover MD, Millersville MD, Cincinnati OH, Mason OH, Tulsa OK, Philadelphia PA, Ashaway RI, Hilton Head SC, Nashville TN, Greenville TX, Plano TX, Rockwall TX, Waco TX, Salt Lake City UT, Chesapeake VA, Norfolk VA, Herndon VA, Arlington VA, Chesapeake VA (Onsite)

Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris Technologies is actively seeking a Senior Manager, Sector Lead Trade Compliance to join our Maritime Sector team.

Job Description:

  • Manages and supervises trade compliance for the Maritime Sector, including trade compliance personnel at geographically separated locations. 
  • Establishes Sector policies and ensures local business unit policy compliance with Sector, Segment and Corporate trade policies. 
  • 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, Sector and Segment 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 US governmental control agencies such as Customs, DoS and DoC through data gathering and corrective action execution.
  • Influences product development decisions through technical jurisdictional analysis to support business strategies in a compliant manner. 

Essential Functions:

  • Act as an Empowered Official (EO), responsible for the effective and compliant execution of the sector export program and a local business unit(s), as applicable.
  • Develop and maintain sector-level policies and procedures in accordance with Integrated Mission Systems Segment policies, L3Harris Corporate Trade Compliance policies and U.S. export and import control regulations.
  • Supervise on-site and remote site trade staff including Empowered Officials, Export Compliance Coordinators and Customs Compliance Officials.
  • Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence leadership to accept new practices, approaches, and concepts. 
  • Recognized as an internal expert and thought leader in area of expertise with broad experience across multiple job areas.  Provide strategic export guidance and advice to stakeholders (i.e. business development, sales operations, contracts) for direct commercial sales and foreign military sales programs in support of business pursuits as well as post pursuit programs.
  • Requires mastery level knowledge within the trade compliance area.  Provide training to stakeholders involved in international business to increase compliance of the organization’s policies and applicable laws related to trade, exports and import compliance and monitor effectiveness of the training.
  • Works under consultative direction against annual goals to manage large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization.  Apply for DoS and DoC export licenses as required.  Manage international agreements and licenses.  Oversee sector International Travel.
  • Assist Global Trade Group with investigations of non-compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
  • Oversees the preparation for and response to trade compliance audits conducted by corporate Global Trade Group and other external auditors. Conduct periodic self-audits and implement corrective action, as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 20%.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and supervise personnel to achieve business goals.
  • Export product knowledge in dealing with overseas product and/or technical data on state-of-the-art products.
  • Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple and changing priorities.
  • Ability to perform data mining and ad hoc reporting.
  • Basic understanding of Incoterms and Global Logistics.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $101,000 - $214,500. 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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