Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

About the Role

Raytheon has an outstanding career opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Global Trade who will own and support certain export/import licensing and compliance activities within Raytheon's Naval Power (NP) business. The successful candidate will be expected to develop export/import strategies to support international capture, program and supply chain efforts. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to prepare, submit, activate and manage export and import authorizations, enabling efficient, timely and compliant transfers (exports/imports) of technology, technical data, hardware and services globally. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and collaborating with multiple business functions for success. Please note this is not a logistics or customs position and requires direct experience in export licensing under ITAR / EAR.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of export authorization strategies for international marketing, sales, support, offshore procurement, and manufacturing of defense and dual use articles.
• Prepare and submit quality export/import license applications, agreements, eligible exemptions/exceptions and other requests for USG approval.
• Provide export/import authorization status updates to leadership and capture/program teams.
• Participate in strategic business engagement at the program level to ensure business execution, growth and compliance.
• Provide consistent interpretation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Naval Power employees.
• Facilitate approvals for the physical export/import of hardware and other transactional activities involving controlled goods, information and services.
• Work with peers and stakeholders to determine and certify appropriate legal authority for exports of dual-use commodities and technology, defense articles; hardware, technical data and defense services, including determination of the appropriate export authorization, exemption, or exception.
• Represent Global Trade in meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in implementation of company procedures and instructions to support compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and company policy.
• Participate in compliance assessments and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training for employees engaged in international business activities.
• Review and approve technical and non-technical information, as needed prior to release to non-U.S. Persons.
• Act as a resource for entry-level Global Trade personnel.
• Minimal domestic travel - approximately once per quarter.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding the complexities of U.S. trade laws and how to navigate them from a company policy perspective.
• Evaluating risks related to international trade.
• Developing strategies to mitigate risks.
• Best practices for export documentation and international trade procedures.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a large Global Trade organization.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.
• Experience researching and/or applying ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Experience applying for, managing, and transacting against ITAR and EAR export authorizations.
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE or similar Global Trade tools and/or systems.
• U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Flexible, cooperative and collaborative; demonstrated ability to adapt to changing U.S. Government and customers' conditions.
• Able to present recommendations to solve business challenges.
• Problem solver, able to work under time sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative to address situations before issues arise.
• Self-motivated and results oriented with ability to prioritize and make independent decisions.
• Able to manage priorities of multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and follow through on assignments to achieve desired result.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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 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 annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Schedule

This position is classified as Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

Additional Information

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Security Clearance: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. This position requires an active and existing DoD Secret security clearance after day 1.

Travel: Minimal domestic travel - approximately once per quarter.

Role Type: Hybrid

Country: United States of America

Date Posted: 2026-09-02