Trade Compliance Manager

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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



*** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS ****

Company Overview

Teledyne Qioptiq Electronic Solutions (“QES”) is an advanced electronics business that provides custom energetics, including electronic safe & arm devices, high-voltage semiconductor switches and rubidium frequency standards for defense and space applications, weapons sights and surveillance products.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

This position supports three U.S. businesses within QES. Salem, MA, is a high value switching, timing, and safe weapon solutions business. Exton, PA, is a technology leader in electronic safe and arm systems, rubidium atomic frequency standards and high energy switching. Miamisburg, OH manufactures weapon sights, target acquisition and surveillance products.

The three QES - U.S. businesses are included into the Aerospace & Defense Electronics Segment by enabling its exports in a compliant manner so as to enhance both national security and the technological advantage of the QES facilities located in the United States. The role requires high communication and collaboration skills, including interacting with various functional areas including Teledyne’s Corporate International Trade Compliance (“CITC”) office. Will work closely with the U.S. RBU Customs Lead to ensure Customs compliance is being maintained. The position reports to the Sr. Manager- Trade Compliance for the A&DE Energetics Product Line in which Teledyne QES is a part of.

This position requires the candidate to be physically located at the Miamisburg, OH (preferred) or Salem, MA, Exton, PA locations with required travel to the other locations during scheduled times throughout the year.

It involves the interpretation and application of the following US government regulations:

  • International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC)

Primary Duties

  • Coordinates closely with Business Development and other business teams to communicate exporting, importing and licensing requirements, including the use and administration of DDTC/BIS licenses, agreements, exemptions and other authorizations.
  • Maintains export/customs compliance procedures and program documentation, including product export classification and regulatory jurisdiction; licensing and administration; denied party and diversion screening; deemed exports; anti-boycott reporting; trade data points with preferred skills in HTS classification, country of origin and FTA determination, valuation, etc.; broker and forwarder management (but not mandatory); recordkeeping; audits and training.
  • Identifies reporting requirements and ensures accurate and timely submission.
  • Assists in developing and implementing procedures, desk instructions and compliance tools designed to achieve full compliance with the ITAR and EAR regulations.
  • Reviews international orders and shipments and provides guidance, as necessary to ensure conformity to exporting requirements.
  • Presents export/customs compliance training to a variety of audiences, as required.
  • Assists in supporting internal and external audits and in tracking and closing of any resulting corrective actions
  • Establishes export licensing and shipment metrics; prepares and distributes license status and other reports to key stakeholders.
  • Responsible for preparation and submission of all types of ITAR license applications (DSP-5, DSP-61 DSP-73, etc.), agreements (TAAs, MLAs, etc.), requests for authorization and other submissions to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
  • Other duties may be assigned, including preparation and submission of license applications to the Bureau of Industry & Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE).
  • Tracks and maintains current status on provisos, conditions, reporting and other compliance requirements under DDTC licenses, agreements and approvals.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 8 - 10 years of export control experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be a U.S. Person under export control regulations.


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.

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