Director, Global Trade Licensing (Remote)

RTX; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Director, Global Trade Licensing to lead the compliant execution of the GT program across functions. You will advise senior leaders, drive GT controls, manage teams, and guide regulatory and internal policy requirements to meet compliance and business needs.

This U.S.-based role requires a DoD security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and extensive experience with ITAR/EAR, licensing systems, and government interfaces. Domestic and international travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• GT compliance program implementation experience.
• Advising senior functional leaders on regulatory issues.
• Experience with ITAR/EAR and licensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior advisor to VP-level leaders across Functions.
• Evaluate GT program implementation and drive enhancements.
• Develop GT teams and cultivate a compliant culture.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Export controls

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DECCS

SNAP-R

OCR EASE

Job description

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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Director, Global Trade (GT) Licensing

The Director, Global Trade (GT) Licensing plays a critical role in the successful implementation of Raytheon’s GT program and drives the compliant execution of international business. The role reports directly to the Senior Director, GT Strategic Business Units (SBU) and will be a dedicated GT leader responsible for supporting Raytheon’s Supply Chain Management, Requirements & Capabilities, Human Resources, Security, and Contracts organizations ("Functions").

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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

• Act as a senior advisor to the Vice Presidents of Raytheon’s Functions organizations and their respective leadership teams.
• Evaluate the implementation of the GT program; developing, guiding, and driving the implementation of enhancements; and installing practices to sustain GT controls.
• Manage and develop GT teams, creating a strong culture of compliance.
• Partner with and provide guidance and direction on regulatory and internal policy requirements to functional leaders meet today’s compliance and business imperatives.
• Contribute to refining the GT program by being an active member of the SBU Leadership team and participating in key Raytheon GT discussions regarding audits, policies, monitoring, tools, resources, and overall global operations.
• Ensure identified functional organizations meet internal and external commitments including, but not limited to, Consent Agreement deliverables, external audit actions, and internal audit actions.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to business and functional senior management and personnel to address complex licensing challenges and critical program issues.
• Oversee export authorizations program lifecycle, including management, close‑out, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate on commodity jurisdiction, classification and advisory opinion requests, and investigation and disclosure processes.
• Ensure consistency of local government and U.S. processes with internal policies, procedures, templates, and all applicable regulations and requirements.
• Manage and implement audit recommendations and timely execution of related corrective actions.
• Support senior management in investigating and resolving compliance matters.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and drive effective and efficient solutions and enhancements through operation of the GT health monitoring program.
• Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise policies, procedures, requirements, and initiatives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategic development and U.S. Government releasability channels.
• Communicate highly technical issues to business executives and corporate decision makers.

Domestic & international travel will be expected, up to 30% a year.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years relevant experience
• Experience in leadership positions associated with developing strategic business acumen and / or broad experience implementing a GT compliance programs and / or leading / managing teams
• Subject matter expertise in ITAR and EAR, and associated regulatory guidelines and best practices
• Experience advising senior functional and / or business leadership on highly technical issues of consequence or compliance risk
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE, and / or other automated licensing and compliance systems and/or tools
• Experience interfacing with relevant U.S. government agencies such as (DoS/DDTC, DoC/BIS, DoD/DTSA) on export licensing activities and / or similar compliance activities
• Currently or previously designated an Empowered Official

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success working with U.S. government personnel on complex, high-impact challenges
• Knowledge of DoD technology release processes and associated policies
• Knowledge of permanent import regulations administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE)
• Knowledge of sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Strong collaboration, communication and relationship building to effectively partner with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to exercise leadership, self-initiative, sound judgment while leading and developing high performing teams

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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
• holidays

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 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.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.