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Job Title: Lead, Trade Compliance

Job Code:  34011

Job Location: Redmond, WA; West Palm Beach, FL; Remote

Work Schedule:  9/80 (off every other Friday) 

L3Harris Technologies is actively seeking an Empowered Official and Customs Compliance Official, (Lead, Trade Compliance) primarily for our facilities located in Redmond, WA and West Palm Beach, FL, servicing other sites as required.

Job Description:

The Trade Compliance Empowered Official is responsible for ensuring compliant execution of U.S. export and import regulations in support of international business activities, including foreign sourcing, manufacturing, sales, travel, and technology transfer. This role serves as the primary authority for trade compliance matters, provides strategic guidance to stakeholders, and interfaces with U.S. government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Empowered Official (EO) for assigned divisions, accountable for the effective execution of the export compliance program.
• Interpret and apply U.S. export/import regulations (ITAR, EAR, CBP, FDA, and related agencies) and advise business leaders on compliant execution of international activities.
• Obtain and manage DoS and DoC licenses, agreements, exemptions, and exceptions.
• Prepare and oversee export and import documentation to ensure full regulatory compliance, including valuation, jurisdiction/classification, HTS/Schedule B, country of origin, licensing determinations, EEI filings, and record retention.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government licensing authorities, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and service providers.
• Provide compliance guidance for product development, business development, contracts, and program management activities.
• Oversee restricted party screening and resolve red flags associated with proposed transactions.
• Monitor compliance for special import/export scenarios, including TIBs, ATA Carnets, antidumping, incoterms, and foreign visitor/international travel requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Conduct internal audits, support external and government audits, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Support investigations of potential non-compliance and coordinate responses with corporate Global Trade and regulatory agencies.
• Deliver trade compliance training and assess training effectiveness across the organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and associated civil, criminal, and administrative liabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience in import/ export compliance related role with emphasis in international shipping and receiving. 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. 

Preferred skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), US Customs regulations and other participating government agencies (i.e. FDA, FCC, ATF).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $100,500 - $186,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $87,500 - $162,500. 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.

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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.

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