Empowered Official and Customs Compliance Official - Full-time

Position Overview

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in a dynamic, inclusive environment that empowers employees. As an Empowered Official and Customs Compliance Official (Job Code: 31307), you will contribute to ensuring compliance with federal export/import regulations while supporting international business initiatives. This role is available in Yorba Linda, CA or Cape Canaveral, FL or Mason, OH and follows a 4/10 schedule (with every Friday off).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare agreements and export/import shipment documentation in accordance with federal regulations to support international business initiatives.
• Interpret governmental responses, provide guidance to stakeholders, and maintain relationships with government licensing authorities.
• Analyze business initiatives for compliance and advise Divisional, Sector, and Segment management on regulatory requirements.
• Conduct training sessions, develop policies and procedures, and perform audits of internal controls to ensure compliant transactions.
• Act as the Empowered Official (EO) to efficiently execute and oversee the export program at designated division locations.
• Manage DoS/DoC authorizations, oversee international travel and visits, and provide strategic export/import guidance.
• Ensure full compliance for export transactions and prepare import shipping documents that meet Customs and Border Protection (CBP) standards.
• Assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)/Schedule B classifications and maintain records and shipment logs per regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and support compliance with FDA, ITAR, EAR, and other federal regulations, including conducting restricted party screenings and periodic self-audits.
• Assist with investigations, support external audits, and build effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant import/export compliance experience, or a Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ITAR, EAR, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), US Customs regulations, and related government agency requirements.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and obtain security clearance.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Salary ranges from $82,500 - $153,000 in select regions (CA, MA, NJ, WA, Greater D.C., Denver, NYC) and $71,500 - $132,000 in others (CO, HI, IL, MD, MN, NY, Cleveland OH, VT). Final offers may vary based on experience and geographic location.
• Competitive benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, and flexible spending accounts.
• Additional perks such as education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• A generous relocation package for qualifying candidates.