Trade Compliance Director- Aerospace & Electronics Segment

Be visionary 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 Summary: The Director, International Trade Compliance (the “Director”), Aerospace & Defense Electronics and Engineered Systems Segments of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne”) 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. This role demands exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, as well as strong trade compliance expertise and experience.  The Director must have strong collaboration and effective relationship management capabilities. This is a hands-on role, and the candidate must have strong organizational skills, excel at process implementation, and be able to work with employees of all levels based in multiple countries.  This is a full-time position that directly reports to Teledyne’s Chief Trade Compliance Counsel, who reports to Teledyne’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary Job Duties & Responsibilities: Implement and manage trade compliance programs in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Teledyne policies. Develop, draft and implement policies, procedures and work instructions in collaboration with various business functions. Develop, implement, enhance and maintain trade compliance management systems, processes and process improvements to ensure efficiency and compliance. 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, including: Export classification and jurisdiction determinations Export permit and licensing applications and administration Technology transfers / Deemed exports Controlled Goods Program oversight Shipment clearance Denied party, proliferation and diversion screening Import classification, valuation, country of origin analysis, assists reporting Free Trade Agreement analysis and qualification Management of Customs Brokers Record-keeping and accurate documentation Review and approval of visitor and travel requests 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. Manage and periodically conduct trade compliance training for all functions within assigned business units. Support Teledyne trade compliance audits and implement corrective actions, as required. Report and assist the CITC Office with investigations of any incidences of purported non-compliance with export/import laws and regulations,