Director, Global Trade Compliance
Washington D.C., District of Columbia; Melbourne, Florida
Job ID 16316Overview
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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: Director, Global Trade Compliance
Job Code: 16316
Job Location: Crystal City, VA or Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Global Trade Compliance Director will oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, processes, and procedures, to include maintaining compliance with those represented to the US Government (USG) in previous Consent Agreements, and will report directly to the Senior Director of Business Compliance. This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Trade, L3Harris Technologies.
The Director will supervise and coordinate the activities of the integrated trade compliance team of 12 FTEs and additional FTEs, as may be required. Furthermore, this 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 not limited to advising on the interpretation of USG trade laws/regulations for export approvals, review and disposition of reportable trade compliance incidents/violations as well as corrective actions, training content, oversight of internal monitoring, 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.
Essential Functions:
- Develop effective trade compliance requirements across the Corporation
- Represent the trade compliance function in relationship to all USG enforcement agencies
- Conduct internal assessment programs
- Oversee the investigation and reporting of all violations of USG trade laws/regulations
- Submit all Voluntary Self Disclosures on behalf of the reporting entity
- Recommend, implement, and test corrective actions resulting from compliance concerns
- Conduct due diligence assessments in regards to trade compliance for all mergers, acquisitions, and/or divestitures
- Coordinate compliance actions with Corporate Security involving any USG enforcement activities or suspicious international transactions
- Conduct Compliance Assistance Visits to divisions/subsidiaries to assess compliance posture
- Coordinate compliance audits to select divisions/subsidiaries with Internal Audit
- Track/monitor all Foreign National employees of domestic divisions/subsidiaries
- 20% travel domestically and internationally
- Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school and must be admitted and in good standing with a State Bar (D.C. or other) with 5 prior export/import trade compliance experience.
- Minimum 5 years with disclosure writings & submittals
- Minimum 5 years experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Minimum 5 experience with U.S. trade sanctions program to include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Ability to interpret USG laws/regulations and assess risk management aspects
- Familiarization with automated trade compliance programs
- Experience with Consent Agreement
- Previous assignment in military operational and/or policy positions
- Technical background
- Background in the Foreign Military Sales program
- Familiar with other trade compliance regimes such as BATF, FDA, etc.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the salary range for this role is $138,500 - $257,500. 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.
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