Trade Compliance Specialist

L3Harris Technologies

Trade Compliance Specialist guiding ITAR/EAR imports, exports, licensing, and customs compliance for L3Harris Technologies’ international aerospace business. Managing regulatory projects and cross-functional compliance processes.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,500 - $117,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. trade regulations, including ITAR and EAR, with a strong ability to manage compliance processes and coordinate cross-functional teams. Possesses effective communication skills and a high level of integrity to support international business growth and regulatory adherence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ITAR ComplianceEAR ComplianceU.S. Trade RegulationsProject ManagementU.S. Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Compliance Policy ExecutionLicense Application AuthoringExport Authorization ReviewRegulatory Compliance ManagementCustoms Compliance RequirementsRecordkeeping ManagementExemption and Exception ReviewImport ClassificationValuationDuty Treatment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsIntegrityDiscretionTask Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

OCR EASE

Industry Keywords

Corporate Trade PoliciesForeign Travel ComplianceVisitor ProcessingCross-Functional CoordinationCustoms Audit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute divisional compliance policies, including visitor processing, foreign travel, and restricted parties screening, in accordance with ITAR and EAR
Provide compliance guidance to the business population
Author U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce license and agreement applications
Manage U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce license recordkeeping requirements
Review department export authorizations for accuracy and adherence to Corporate Trade policies
Implement and ensure adherence to Corporate Trade policies
Review the applicability of exemptions and exceptions for the department
Maintain the department’s understanding of current U.S. government authorization policies and requirements
Work with Sales and Program Management personnel to guide imports and exports of controlled goods
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain regulatory compliance and support international business growth
Communicate within and outside the function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures
Contribute to departmental goals and operating plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 8 years prior experience, or Graduate Degree with 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
Prior knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations
Broad knowledge of project management
Ability to manage projects or processes with no oversight
Experience with U.S. trade regulations (ITAR and EAR)
BA/BS or equivalent experience, preferably in Business, Political Science, or International Studies
Ability to effectively coordinate simultaneous activities and prioritize multiple tasks
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
High level of integrity and discretion
Willingness to travel if required
Experience with OCR EASE
Experience with U.S. customs compliance requirements, including import classification, valuation, country of origin, duty treatment, broker coordination, and entry-document review
Familiarity with customs audit readiness, recordkeeping obligations, post-entry corrections, free trade agreement qualification, and cross-functional import/export compliance coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Remote opportunity