Senior Export Compliance Specialist – Trade Compliance (ITAR/EAR)

Job Summary

The Senior Export Compliance Specialist will serve as a key export control subject matter expert supporting Teledyne FLIR Defense programs, including unmanned ground and aerial systems. This role owns day-to-day export compliance activities across business functions and serves as a primary point of contact for export control matters, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations including ITAR and EAR.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Review export documentation for accuracy (commercial invoices, packing lists, Automated Export Systems (AES) filings, shipping instructions).
• Conduct site and business level trade compliance audits.
• Aid in product classification activities (ECCN/USML) and ensure classification accuracy of parts and technologies.
• Support export licensing activities and authorization requirements, including preparation and coordination of license applications (as applicable).
• Conduct denied party screening escalations and lead red-flag reviews, including due diligence for end-use/end-user concerns; elevate potential issues to Compliance leadership.
• Aid in compliance support for global visitors, demonstrations, and technical exchanges involving foreign persons, including deemed export considerations.
• Help administer internal controls for technical data and controlled technology access (e.g., file permissions, marking, transfer methods, visitor controls, Technology Control Plans).
• Maintain and enhance written procedures, work instructions, and job aids for export processes; deliver training and guidance to business stakeholders.
• Identify process gaps or recurring errors; drive practical improvements and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Support internal audits and monitoring activities by collecting evidence, reconciling transactions, and supporting corrective action development.
• Support compliance metrics and reporting (e.g., classification status, license utilization, screening volumes, shipment holds).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant cross-border collaboration and business execution.
• Conduct in-person site visits to assess and support local Trade Compliance Programs.
• Provide guidance and interpretation on U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.
• Support investigations and preparation of voluntary disclosures related to trade compliance incidents, as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in export or trade compliance, preferably within aerospace, defense, or regulated industries.
• Strong experience with U.S. export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Proven experience with export classification (ECCN/USML), licensing, and technology control requirements.
• Experience supporting export compliance programs, including audits, internal controls, and regulatory adherence.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and trade compliance requirements; write reports and procedures; and present information to business stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and OCR required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate across a diverse and global organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% as necessary, primarily domestic.

Pay

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is $92,300.00-$123,000.00. 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.