Trade Compliance Director- Aerospace & Electronics Segment

Job Summary

The Director, International Trade Compliance oversees the trade compliance function for Teledyne's Aerospace & Defense Electronics and Engineered Systems segments. This role supports strategic business development, manages compliance programs, and interacts with senior management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement and manage trade compliance programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Teledyne policies.
• Develop, draft, and implement policies, procedures, and work instructions in collaboration with various business functions.
• Manage and support the performance of Trade Compliance staff, including assigning workloads, setting priorities, providing guidance and assistance, and reviewing performance.
• Support and lead Trade Compliance personnel at Business Units to ensure professional, efficient, consistent, and compliant trade compliance activities.
• Regularly and proactively interact with senior management and serve as the primary point of contact with Teledyne’s Corporate International Trade Compliance Office.
• Manage and support the performance of Trade Compliance staff and daily trade compliance activities, including export classification and jurisdiction determinations, export permit and licensing applications, technology transfers/deemed exports, Controlled Goods Program oversight, shipment clearance, denied party, proliferation, and diversion screening, import classification, valuation, country of origin analysis, free trade agreement analysis and qualification, management of customs brokers, record-keeping and accurate documentation, review and approval of visitor and travel requests, liaison with government regulatory agencies, conduct regular trade compliance self-assessments, identify potential efficiency improvements, and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with Government regulatory agencies on import or export compliance issues and respond to inquiries as required.
• Conduct regular trade compliance self-assessments for companies throughout and identify potential efficiency improvements and ensure compliance.
• Manage and periodically conduct trade compliance training for all functions within assigned business units.
• Support Teledyne trade compliance audits and implement corrective actions, as required.
• Report and assist the CITC Office with investigations of any incidences of purported non-compliance with export/import laws and regulations, identification, implementation, and maintenance of corrective actions, and drafting and filing of voluntary or prior disclosures with Government regulatory agencies.
• Assist the CITC Office with various trade compliance projects and initiatives.
• Assist and support acquisition due diligence and integration activities.
• Keep abreast of customs laws and regulations (including Free Trade Agreements and other duty deferral programs) to ensure compliance.
• Provide reports for the CITC regarding significant trade compliance matters and status, as required.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Law, or International Trade.
• Significant experience (at least 10 years) and expertise in domestic and international trade compliance laws and regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, Customs).
• Working knowledge of UK and other countries' export and import laws and regulations, including customs laws and export control regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication (written, oral, and presentations) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and managing staff.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work at a detailed level in a fast-paced environment, working with frequent interruptions and minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in managing complex trade compliance matters and developing innovative solutions with a successful record of problem solving.
• Ability to interact effectively with other functions, including Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Logistics, as well as Business Unit Trade Compliance staff and leadership, and the CITC Office.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Customs broker license would be beneficial.
• Security clearance capability would be a positive factor.
• Must be a U.S. Person (A U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen or person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Pay

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is $136,700.00-$182,300.000. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.