Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance
L3HARRIS Technologies
Rochester, NY · Posted October 19, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance
Job Code: 46193
Job Location: Rochester, NY; Palm Bay, FL; San Diego, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Clifton, NJ; Salt Lake City, UT; Arlington, VA
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:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, STEM or relevant field)
Customs regulations experience
EAR CAT 5 Part 2 working knowledge
Experience with tactical radios or software defined radio
Familiar with software code
Experience with OCR EASE and Agile PDM
Familiarity with LO/CLO and Anti-Tamper requirements
An understanding of export control regulations and compliance principles beyond J/C
In-depth knowledge of engineering, defense hardware, software systems, and manufacturing industry
Experience with government agency coordination (DDTC, DTSA, BIS)
Experience with creating and maintaining level 3 schedules for J/C activities
Experience developing goals for the GTC Technical Specialist team
Experience developing and deploying Trade-specific training
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