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Trade Compliance Specialist, Business Intelligence 

Reference #36549

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role

The Trade Compliance Specialist will be a part of the WESCAM Trade Compliance team supporting trade compliance process analytics to help align strategic goals into actionable plans. Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes and works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects. The Trade Specialist will provide process, data analytics and technical expertise to ensure that all trade compliance related interactions meet regulatory, corporate, and local compliance requirements to support data analysis, reporting, and process improvements. 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, DoC, and Global Affairs Canada through data gathering and corrective action execution.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain, and optimize BI dashboards and reports to monitor trade compliance metrics and activities.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential compliance risks.
• Partner with trade compliance professionals to translate regulatory requirements into measurable indicators and automated reporting.
• Support risk assessments, audits, and investigations with data-driven insights.
• Design and implement data models to track tariff mitigation, export license utilization, internal controls and monitoring.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability for compliance reporting purposes.
• Provide actionable recommendations to enhance compliance processes and reduce regulatory risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Supply Chain, and Business Units on compliance-related projects.
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership on compliance trends and operational risks.
• Partner with IT and other business functions to automate processes, reduce manual errors, and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Identify data quality issues and recommend remediation strategies supported by training stakeholders on data accuracy and compliance implications
• Support L3Harris E3 - Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as developing and updating business processes, training materials, reports, and ERP improvement projects
• Assist with trade compliance investigations, risk mitigation, audits and self-assessments by maintaining accurate compliance records to support regulatory requirements.

Required Capabilities 

• Requires keen attention to detail, with the ability to learn and comprehend detailed laws and regulations.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into data-driven processes.
• Proficiency in Power BI, MES, ERP-LN, Team Center, SharePoint, PowerPoint, or other data sources and reporting applications.
• Very good analytical skills working with large amounts of data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at the professional level
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and can prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion for continuous improvement and education
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision and participate in cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Proactive problem solver, action and results oriented with a willingness to see things through to the end.
• Knowledge of L3Harris products and export control status would be an asset
• Strong proficiency with Fabric (Power BI) and SQL.
• Solid understanding of data modeling and database structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work with sensitive information. Knowledge of & experience with the following regulations:

• • • Canada’s Export & Import Permits Act (EIPA),
    • Canada’s Controlled Goods Program (CGP),
    • International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR),
    • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics or Information Systems
• Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. 

*This posting is for a current vacancy.  In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $67,000 to $117,000 

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L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.