Senior Specialist
L3Harris Technologies
Senior Specialist
L3Harris Technologies
Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance
Job Code: 47839
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Technical Trade Compliance, for our Communication & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment. This role will be responsible for conducting Export Controlled Information review and jurisdiction classification (J/C) duties across the CSD segment.
Essential Functions:
·Conduct ITAR and EAR export J/C classification reviews of hardware, software, and technical data
·Review supplier and OEM J/C determinations for accuracy and compliance
·Interface with other engineering disciplines, non-technical disciplines (e.g., GTC, Program Management, Legal), and suppliers to arrive at the correct and compliant export classification
·Draft export Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) and Commodity Classification Requests (CCR/CCATs) for submission to Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
·Initiate and coordinate Technical Exchanges with Engineering/GTC to solve complex topics and interpretations with the ITAR/EAR
·Provide technical support for licensing and agreement applications
·Understand part models, drawings, specifications, and technical data, and can explain and interpret export control requirements to suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and internal teams
·Assist engineering teams with "design for export" concepts
·Support GTC organization by responding to J/C questions and information provided by USG agencies including DDTC, DTSA, and BIS
·Efficiently and effectively manage workload to include simultaneous activities and competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring on-time completion of activities
·Implement trade compliance policies in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and Customs regulations including providing compliance guidance to both internal and external customers
·Participate in the planning and execution of Trade Compliance audits
·Complete required SME and compliance training
Qualifications:
·Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $84,000 - $156,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $73,000 - $135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements
Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech
L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.
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