Lead, Trade Compliance

Summary:

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. Role can be located in Santa Rosa, CA or Orlando, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

• Act as the Empowered Official (EO), responsible for the effective and compliant execution of the export program for 2 business units
• Develop and maintain division-level policies and procedures in accordance with L3Harris corporate Trade Compliance policies and U.S. export and import control regulations
• Apply for DoS and DoC export licenses as required
• Manage international agreements and licenses
• Establish/maintain a designated filing program that meets the requirements of ITAR, EAR, AES, ISF, U.S. Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder activities, US/foreign Customs and PGAs
• Identify and define all CBR/PGA requirements for imports/exports
• Oversee division International Travel
• Supervise on-site and remote site trade staff including Export Compliance Coordinators, Trade Compliance Officials and Trade Compliance Coordinators
• Work with internal and external service providers, freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Provide strategic export guidance and advice to stakeholders (i.e. business development, sales operations, contracts) for direct commercial sales and foreign military sales programs
• Attend Global Trade University Training and other external third-party import/export training seminars, as required
• 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
• Conduct periodic self-audits and implement corrective action, as required
• 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
• Assist other Sector business units with surge or overage needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Extensive knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Office of Foreign Assests Control (OFAC), US Customs regulations and other participating government agencies (i.e. FDA, FCC, ATF)
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• 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.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong risk assessment management skills related to export/import compliance
• Strong attention to detail and outcome-oriented focus
• Demonstrated project leadership skills by having strong interpersonal and proactive skills
•  Ability to apply the export/import regulations as a practitioner and can demonstrate the application of the regulations
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Able to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Some repetitive motion activities.
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment

• Typical office environment.
• Able to work extended hours when necessary.
• Travel required (20%)

Minimum Qualifications

• B.A. degree or equivalent training and experience. 
• Experience – 7+ years’ experience in U.S. import/export compliance with emphasis in international shipping and receiving and compliance documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance.