Manager, Global Trade (Remote)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. An active and existing U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required after day one.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Global Trade, who will manage export/import licensing and compliance activities within Raytheon’s Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) business supporting programs within the Medium Range Air Defense Sub Strategic Business Unit. The successful candidate will manage an active, high-volume portfolio, work with the program Empowered Official or act as the program Empowered Official (as applicable), and contribute to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures, automated solutions/tools, training, and metrics. This position operates in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, fostering relationships with internal customers and collaborating with multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop export and import strategies for vetting international suppliers, PO issuance, and foreign manufacturing of defense and dual-use articles.
• Develop licensing plans and provide guidance for complex licensing strategies and program planning.
• Provide consistent interpretation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Business Unit employees.
• Prepare, submit, track, obtain, and manage all necessary export and import licenses, permits, and certifications from the U.S. government, including Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and other export license authorization types.
• Work closely with internal customers to develop export and import approvals that allow efficient export of technology, technical data, hardware, and services.
• Ensure review of the scope of effort with applicable functions, stakeholders, and foreign parties prior to submittal.
• Obtain signed agreements and other required documentation from foreign parties (e.g., DSP-83s, ITAR NDAs) as applicable.
• Provide status updates to programs/stakeholders for awareness and review approvals to ensure execution and deliverables are considered.
• Manage day-to-day execution of agreements and licenses, ensuring compliance for all activities under the agreements and licenses.
• Monitor authorizations for changes affecting the authorizations and take action upon knowledge of the change.
• Assure regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits, and export and import transactions.
• Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to learning and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist in identifying and reporting compliance concerns, identifying errors/areas requiring improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Support management in investigating and resolving compliance matters, audits, and investigations.
• Apply international trade regulations to real-life situations to enable international business supporting programs.
• Handle complex licensing issues, including permanent and temporary export licenses, temporary import licenses (unclassified and classified), re-exports, and re-transfers.
• Develop and deliver training for employees engaged in international business activities.
• Act as a knowledgeable resource for all export/import licensing personnel.

What You Will Learn

• Master providing insightful guidance on licensing strategies and portfolio management.
• Prepare correct, complete, and compliant export authorization requests to support business growth.
• Create consistent, repeatable licensing strategies for international supply chain activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Play a pivotal role in contributing to the continuous improvement of licensing and compliance processes.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience and application of U.S. global trade regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, Customs, ATF).
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE, and/or SAP/GTS related systems.
• Experience in drafting, submitting, implementing, and managing agreements, licenses, General Correspondences, Third Party Transfers, complex export strategies, and similar requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently an Empowered Official.
• Problem solver, able to work under time-sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently.
• Strong communicator to develop and conduct stand-up training.
• Excellent customer relation/interpersonal skills to develop effective networks and partnerships.
• Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to interpret and implement global trade regulations accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and time management to follow through and resolve ambiguous or incomplete situations while managing multiple high-priority needs.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon various factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.