Director, Global Trade Licensing (Remote)

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Director, Global Trade Licensing to lead and advance Raytheon’s GT program. You will act as a senior advisor to VP-level leadership across functions and drive compliant execution of international business in a highly regulated environment.

You will oversee export authorizations, collaborate with DoS/DDTC, DoC/BIS, DoD/DTSA, and ensure alignment with internal policies and external requirements. Remote work up to 30% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 14+ years of relevant work.
• Experience in leading GT compliance programs and/or managing teams.
• Subject matter expertise in ITAR and EAR and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior advisor to VPs of Raytheon's Functions organizations.
• Evaluate GT program implementation and drive enhancements; install controls.
• Manage GT teams and foster a culture of compliance.
• Guide functional leaders on regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee export license and authorization processes lifecycle.
• Interface with U.S. government agencies on licensing activities.
• Travel up to 30% annually.

Skills

Leadership

GT compliance

Regulatory compliance

ITAR/EAR expertise

Export licensing

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

DECCS

SNAP-R

OCR EASE

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

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.

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").

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 You Must Have

• 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