Trade Compliance Manager

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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

Trade Compliance Manager

In this key role, you will ensure that our custom cable manufacturing and interconnect solutions move across borders compliantly and efficiently. You'll oversee the import/export compliance program for several Teledyne U.S. Marine locations, supporting teams that design and build highly engineered cable assemblies for demanding environments. Your work ensures operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and the protection of Teledyne's global business interests. This is a visible role that partners closely with leadership, supply chain, engineering, operations, and the Corporate International Trade Compliance team.

What you'll do

• Lead classification decisions including Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes, export control classifications, country of origin, and preferential trade program eligibility.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Guide employees and internal stakeholders through complex import/export requirements.
• Administer export licensing, restricted party screening, technology controls, and recordkeeping.
• Monitor and resolve import/export blocks and coordinate with brokers and freight forwarders.
• Conduct audits, self‑assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver compliance training across all levels of the organization.
• Support non‑routine audits, investigations, and corporate compliance initiatives.
• Ensure all imports comply with U.S. Customs Regulations.

What you need

• Ability to interpret and apply complex U.S. trade regulations - required
• Strong communication and training skills - required
• 5-7 years of trade compliance experience in import/export regulatory environments - required
• Experience with U.S. Customs, Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control rules - required
• Bachelor's degree - required
• Experience with automated trade compliance systems - preferred
• U.S. Customs Broker License - preferred
• Ability to travel domestically between sites as needed - required
• Fluent in Spanish - preferred

What we offer

You'll join a company recognized for engineering excellence, safety, and long‑term innovation. You'll also have access to ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to work closely with corporate compliance leaders and subject matter experts.

What happens next

After submitting your application, our recruiting team will contact you by email or phone. Qualified candidates will move through a multi‑step interview process with HR, the hiring manager, and cross‑functional partners. The role remains open until filled.

This position is 100% on‑site and may be based in Dallas, Texas or San Diego, California.

This role requires U.S. Person status under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Salary Range:

$87,800.00-$117,100.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.