Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist

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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

Job Summary:

The Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist will work across business functions in the Teledyne FLIR Defense group of companies to execute day-to-day compliance operations. The position will be a primary point of contact for the unmanned ground and aerial divisions for various trade compliance activities including but not limited to denied party screening escalations, export control transfers, visitor management and foreign travel.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review export documentation for accuracy (commercial invoices, packing lists, Automated Export Systems (AES) filings, shipping instructions).

• Conduct export reviews to confirm appropriate authorization prior to shipment or technology transfer.

• Support red-flag reviews and due diligence for end-use/end-user concerns; elevate potential issues to Compliance leadership.

• Assist with compliance requirements for global visitors, demonstrations, and technical exchanges involving foreign persons.

• Help administer internal controls for technical data and controlled technology access (e.g., file permissions, marking, transfer methods, visitor controls).

• Help maintain written procedures, work instructions, and job aids for export processes and provide training to the business.

• Identify process gaps or recurring errors; propose practical improvements and assist with implementation.

• Support internal communications, compliance reminders, and periodic awareness campaigns.

• Support internal audits and other monitoring activities by collecting evidence, reconciling transactions, and helping draft corrective action documentation.

• Assist with metrics and reporting (e.g., classification status, license utilization, screening volumes, shipment holds).

• Assist business in cross-border collaboration efforts to ensure compliance.

• Review parts for classification accuracy.

• Conduct in-person site visits to access local Trade Compliance Program.

• Provide guidance/direction on ITAR and EAR regulations.

• Assist the business with investigations and disclosures of any trade compliance related incidents.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in trade compliance.

• Experience in U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations and other trade compliance resources, write reports and procedures, and present information to business leaders.

• Experience with working with SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and OCR required.

• Hands on and pro-active attitude.

• Problem solving approach.

• Analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Team player in a diverse and internationally operating business.

• Ability to travel approximately 10% as necessary primarily domestic

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. 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.

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/Affirmative Action 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. ​