Manager – Product Jurisdiction & Classification

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Trade Compliance Manager for Jurisdiction and Classification will act as the subject matter expert and leader for the Jurisdiction and Classification (JC) program within Teledyne’s Aerospace and Defense group of companies. This position will work with engineers who have been trained as JC classifiers (aka “Focals”) as a second level review to confirm the classification of items (hardware, software and technology). This position will also be the primary point of contact for JC determinations, initiate JC training, support JC efforts during product development, assist in CJ or CCATS drafting and liaise with the Corporate International Trade Compliance (“CITC”) team.  The position will report to the Trade Compliance Senior Manager at Teledyne FLIR Defense in Billerica, MA.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform second level reviews to confirm JC Focal classification determinations of items for the Teledyne Aerospace and Defense group of companies.
• Work closely with engineering, product development, and project management on a regular and consistent basis to address any classification issues and concerns.
• Understand the technical elements of product development to bridge the engineering with the regulatory aspects of this role.
• Supervise and support the Teledyne Aerospace and Defense JC Focal teams.
• Provide strategic guidance/direction on designing and classifying items for successful introduction in intended markets.
• Monitor applicable regulations affecting current or future JC determinations and lead efforts to implement holds, changes, hold releases or license updates proactively with the assistance of the Trade Automation & Licensing teams as well as in the business units to avoid unauthorized transfers. 
• Develop, implement, manage, and train on JC processes and the tools required for properly assigning JC to hardware, tools, equipment and technical information.
• Maintain and update local JC policies and procedures.
• Draft and submit for CITC review and approval Commodity Jurisdiction determination requests to the U.S. Department of State using the DECCS government portal or CCATS requests to the Bureau of Industry and Security.
• Assist the business with investigations and disclosures of any trade compliance related incidents.
• Conduct periodic audits and self-audits and implement corrective actions, as required.
• Provide periodic reporting and metrics of relevant JC data to business stakeholders and to CITC.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in engineering and regulatory analysis.
• Working experience in performing structured Orders of Review required to substantiate a JC self-determination or support a formal JC request.
• Experience in U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and knowledge of U.K., E.U., UAE and/or Norwegian export control laws preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and other trade compliance resources, write reports and procedures and present information to business leaders.
• Experience with working with SAP, GTS and OCR.
• Hands on and pro-active attitude with a problem solving approach.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Team player in a diverse and internationally operating business.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as necessary.

Due to the type of work performed and facility access requirements, applicants must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).

Salary Range:

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​