F135 Global Trade Manager (Remote)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

About the role

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. This is a remote work opportunity for an F135 Global Trade Manager.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies and policy requirements to ensure effective management of Global Trade within the Military Engines F135 program.
• Serve as project manager for vendor repairs, site activations, induction, FAA, and follow-on Sustainment activities for F-35/F135 customers and repair service providers.
• Work independently with support from Global Trade Program Support (GTPS) and Global Trade Resource Management (GTRM) to integrate business objectives, tools, systems, and processes compliantly.
• Support the F135 program in all aspects of trade compliance (import-export) while working cross-functionally across other business units.
• Assist program Global Trade Focals in managing Global Trade Pillars (Classification, Screening/Diligence, Authorizations, Transfers).
• Provide training and guidance on Global Trade topics, including risk assessments and training needs.
• Manage a unique export authorization portfolio to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of Global Trade policies and procedures and communicate touch-points within business processes.
• Support audits, investigations, incident management, and remediation to improve compliance metrics.
• Identify training needs and develop/deliver Global Trade compliance training for team members and programs.
• Monitor changes to U.S. government regulations, sanctions, and P&W policies to ensure timely updates to program standards.
• Contribute to periodic reporting, including control tower metrics, on export controls.
• Benchmark across F135’s Global Trade Focal program in Business Development, Integrated Customer Solutions, Global Site Activations, Sustainment, Sustainment Operations, Global Asset Management, and GT Professionals in PMO, GTPS, and GTRM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of applicable work experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5+ years of applicable work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in compliance with U.S. export regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Experience guiding business teams through hardware and technology export processes, including export authorization requirements and use of transfer tools (e.g., JEN/EDEX or SAP/GTS).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical, project management, interpersonal, leadership, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with multi-tasking abilities, client-focused mindset, and adaptability in a time-sensitive environment.
• Professional maturity to work with minimal daily supervision while balancing numerous priorities.
• General knowledge or experience with EAR or ITAR as a focal, authorized user, or authorization owner, including understanding of TAAs, MLAs, license exemptions, or exceptions.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations and apply them to business processes, procedures, and transactions.
• Experience with jurisdiction and classification of CCL and USML (JCL2/JCL3) is strongly encouraged.
• Candidate accessibility/proximity to East Hartford or Middletown, Connecticut office locations.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status).