Director, Trade Compliance – Teledyne Imaging

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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

Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment includes high-performance components and solutions from sensors, cameras and image processing hardware and software through highly engineered integrated systems. We cover the visible, infrared, ultraviolet and X-ray spectra for use in a vast range of industrial, healthcare aerospace, geospatial, scientific, government, and defense applications. From sensing to decision support, our technology enables innovative and exceptional solutions for our customers and partners. Our businesses are located worldwide, with manufacturing, research and development centers located throughout Europe, the U.S., and Canada.

The Director of Trade Compliance – Teledyne Imaging will play a key role in managing the trade compliance program for important Teledyne businesses worldwide. The role will serve as the primary trade compliance liaison with executive leadership for Teledyne Imaging businesses, drive the implementation of trade compliance policies and strategically guide and operationally support the businesses in their trade compliance. Proficiency in European, U.S. and Canadian dual-use and military controls is necessary, along with familiarity with other export laws in countries in which Teledyne does business. The role requires daily guidance, management, and mentorship of compliance personnel and high business acumen, active engagement and forward-thinking involvement in the business. This unique opportunity is part of our strategic plan to make compliance at Teledyne a strategic advantage.

Primary Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain trade compliance management systems, policies, and department procedures and work instructions.
• Provide guidance regarding European, U.S., and Canadian trade compliance regulatory requirements.
• Spearhead and provide oversight for all export compliance requirements for designated Teledyne businesses, including export licensing, sanctions, jurisdiction and classification, applicable customs regulations, electronic technology transfers and access restrictions, recordkeeping requirements, and compliance with corporate policy and regulatory requirements.
• Train, mentor and supervise other export compliance personnel throughout designated Teledyne businesses to provide capability for completion of transactional export and import compliance requirements.
• Regularly communicate with business leaders across the business to enhance trade compliance while enabling efficient business operations.
• Inform business leaders and trade compliance management of statutory or regulatory changes in trade compliance.
• Implement standard practices and training programs that align with corporate trade compliance program requirements.
• Coordinate with the Teledyne Corporate International Trade Compliance Team (CITC) on responses to government inquiries on import and export matters, as well as internal investigations and voluntary disclosures related to trade compliance matters.
• Proactively identify risks and compliance challenges that may arise and develop and monitor metrics and Key performance Indicators (KPI')s to monitor the overall health of trade activities.
• Manage audits, comprehensive investigations, disclosures, root cause and corrective action evaluation and implementation and continuous improvement and program management across the businesses.
• Responsible for working as a liaison between operations including but not limited to Contracts, Business Development, HR, Engineering and trade compliance functions such as Customs and Licensing when necessary.
• Coordinate across Teledyne Digital Imaging sites on trade matters to establish unified best practices and procedures.
• Lead trade compliance-related process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Trade Compliance Counsel.

Job Qualifications

• University bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Proven relevant experience in aerospace, electro-optical and infrared technologies, semiconductor, high technology, or related industries.
• Ability to perform and review jurisdiction and classification, review and approve contracts, assist with licensing and adapt trade compliance laws and regulations into business process