Director, Trade Compliance - Aerospace & Electronics

The Director, International Trade Compliance, Aerospace & Defense Electronics and Engineered Systems Segments of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated oversees the trade compliance function for a large and important group of businesses within Teledyne. In this role, the Director will support the strategic development and execution of business by building and proactively managing strong export and import compliance programs in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and the Teledyne policy requirements. The Director will support and lead trade compliance personnel at Business Units to ensure that trade compliance activities are performed in a professional, efficient, consistent and compliant manner. The Director will regularly and proactively interact with senior management and will also serve as the primary point of contact with Teledyne’s Corporate International Trade Compliance ("CITC") Office.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage trade compliance programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Teledyne policies.
• Supervises Trade Compliance staff, including assigning workloads, setting priorities, providing guidance and assistance, and reviewing performance.
• Manage and support the performance of Trade Compliance staff and daily trade compliance activities.
• Liaise with Government regulatory agencies on import or export compliance issues and respond to inquiries as required.
• Conduct regular trade compliance self-assessments for companies throughout and identify potential efficiency improvements and ensure compliance.
• Support Teledyne Trade Compliance audits and implement corrective actions.
• Report and assist the CITC Office with investigations.
• Assist and support acquisition due diligence and integration activities.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Commerce, Business, Law, or International Trade.
• Minimum 10 years expertise in domestic and international trade compliance laws and regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, Customs).
• Experience and working knowledge of UK and other countries’ export and import laws and regulations, including customs laws and export control regulations.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Customs broker license would be beneficial.
• Security clearance eligibility is an asset.

Must be a U.S. Person (A U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen or person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).