What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist position at Teledyne FLIR?
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.