Trade Compliance Specialist

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 an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Trade Compliance Specialist, Business Data Analyst 

Reference #27779

Waterdown, Ontario

About the Role

The Trade Compliance Specialist, Business Data Analyst will be a part of the WESCAM Trade Compliance team supporting trade compliance process analytics to help align strategic goals into actionable plans. Communicates 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. 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.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Collect, inspect, cleanse data from multiple data sources, and analyze data to improve reporting, suggest and implement automation.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects and Recommends enhancements to systems and processes to enhance effectiveness.
• Support L3Harris E3 - Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as developing and updating business process, training materials, reports, and ERP improvement projects
• Work with internal / external stakeholders to obtain supporting documents, for Canadian Export and Brokering permits and U.S. Export, Re-export and Re-transfer license applications.
• Draft and submit Canadian Export and Brokering permit applications to Global Affairs Canada
• Monitor Canadian Export / Brokering Permit, update internal stakeholders of permit status and update EXCOL with quarterly and semi-annual reports
• Draft and submit U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Export, Re-export and Re-transfer license applications to the Global Trade Group for review prior to submission to the United States Government
• Monitor, review and release blocked shipments and determine if a valid export authorization can be used to release the shipment in the ERP system
• Support with the management of Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Warehouse Distribution Agreements (WDA) and Technology Control Plans (TCP)
• Validate Export Classification and Jurisdiction of purchased and manufactured items (i.e. ECCN, USML, ECL, BCL, CGP) with support from Engineering, Procurement and IMS Segment classification teams
• Conduct Restricted Party Screening (RPS) for all L3HARRIS business partners
• Assist with trade compliance investigations, risk mitigation, audits and self-assessments. 

Required Capabilities 

• Requires keen attention to detail, with the ability to learn and comprehend detailed laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in BI Power or other reporting applications
• Very good analytical skills working with large amounts of data
• Knowledge of L3Harris products and export control status would be an asset
• 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
• 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.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area
• May have practical knowledge of project management
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 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)

Our work environment is both challenging and dynamic – our physical environment is state of the art. Here’s what you can expect as an L3Harris WESCAM employee:

• Brand new, custom-built 330,000 sq ft Engineering and Production facility atop the Waterdown escarpment in Hamilton
• Close to hiking paths along the Bruce trail
• Every other Friday off (paid – with our rare 9/80 work schedule)
• 18000 sq ft subsidized Café including 12 mini- Café areas throughout the complex
• Free10,000 sq ft  on-site gym
• Free wellness programs
• Free fruit, bagels and coffee
• Wellness rooms – first aid, prayer, mother’s room and quiet zones
• Work/Life balance
• Real opportunities for growth and development
• A diverse and inclusive working culture
• Everyone’s role at L3HARRIS WESCAM contributes to protecting people’s lives

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity among our employees makes us a stronger organization.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our L3Harris WESCAM family, and our community by welcoming and encouraging applications from anyone interested without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, Aboriginal status or any other legally-protected groups. For people with disabilities, we work with you throughout the recruitment process to ensure you have what you need in order to be at your best. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment/interview process, or as you begin your career with us just let us know and we will take care of you. 

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.