Director, Trade Compliance

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palm Bay, FLSalt Lake City, UTRochester, NYLondonderry, NH
Salary
$125,500–$233,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $228k
This role $180k
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $189,940–$266,661 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $228k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 185 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Trade Compliance

Director, Trade Compliance serves as the senior trade compliance leader for the Communications & Spectrum Dominance segment, providing strategic direction and operational oversight across all trade compliance functions. This role involves leading a team of approximately 90 professionals to develop, implement, and enforce trade compliance policies while advising leadership on U.S. Government export and import regulations. Key responsibilities include managing commodity classifications, ensuring compliant business solutions for the physical movement of goods, performing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, and overseeing investigations into potential violations. The role requires expertise in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements. Candidates should possess skills in risk management, automated trade compliance management systems, and the Foreign Military Sales program to navigate complex regulatory landscapes within the defense technology sector.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the Empowered Official to develop and improve trade compliance processes and posture.
  • Lead and manage a team of approximately 90 trade compliance professionals.
  • Advise senior leadership on the interpretation and application of U.S. export and import regulations.
  • Design compliant business solutions for licensing, commodity classification, and physical movement of goods.
  • Integrate trade compliance considerations into global sales opportunities and business development pursuits.
  • Oversee investigations and reporting of violations regarding U.S. trade laws and regulations.
  • Conduct trade compliance due diligence for all mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Manage internal monitoring and audit activities to strengthen the organization's compliance posture.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience, Graduate degree with 13 years, or 19 years of experience without a degree.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience with ITAR and EAR regulations.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience administering U.S. trade sanctions programs, including OFAC requirements.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. citizenship).
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally 10-15% of the time.
  • Interpretation of USG laws and risk management principles (preferred).
  • Familiarity with automated trade compliance systems, FMS programs, or Lean Six Sigma (preferred).

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