Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager – Bridgeport, WV (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager for its Bridgeport, WV hybrid role. Lead FTZ operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance to optimize processes.

You will deliver FTZ training, manage audits, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to ITAR, EAR, FTR, and CBP requirements. This position supports global trade excellence within a major aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of applicable work experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5+ years of applicable work experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in US import compliance operations and/or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience with FTZ, US Customs compliance operations, or other trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to access to controlled systems and information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure compliant FTZ operation for the Bridgeport site.
• Maintain compliance with ITAR, EAR, FTR, CBP regulations with support of central Customs team.
• Collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve FTZ processes.
• Identify compliance risks and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver FTZ training and mentor staff.

Skills

FTZ administration

US import compliance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Customs software

Job description

Location

US-WV-BRIDGEPORT-1525 ~ 1525 Midway Park Rd ~ MIDWAY BLDG A

Position Type

Hybrid

Eligibility

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About the company

At RTX, the world 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview

The Pratt & Whitney Global Trade - Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) team is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager. This will be a hybrid position responsible for leading and administrating our FTZ operations at our Bridgeport, WV campus location.

What You Will Do

This is a results driven Global Trade Manager position that plays a key role in ensuring global trade compliance, optimizing FTZ processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business growth and regulatory excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• FTZ Administration: Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the Bridgeport, WV FTZ site, including customs documentation, accounting, reconciliation, and waste management.
• Compliance Oversight: Maintain full compliance with U.S. import and export regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR, and CBP) with support of the central Customs team. Prepare for and support audits, investigations, and internal reviews.
• Process Improvement: Work in partnership with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to enhance FTZ processes and test software or system updates that improve compliance and efficiency.
• Risk Management: Identify compliance risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and drive corrective actions to resolution.
• Training & Mentorship: Deliver FTZ related training across departments, provide guidance to less experienced staff, and contribute to a companywide Community of Practice to share best practices.
• Continuous Support: Partner with the central Customs team and other departments on trade compliance initiatives, audits, and strategic improvement projects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of applicable work experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5+ years of applicable work experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in US import compliance operations and/or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience with FTZ, US Customs compliance operations, or other trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to access to controlled systems and information.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Direct experience in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration.
• Professional certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS).
• Certified Internal Auditor, Six Sigma, ACE, or Core designations.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse distribution operations.
• Proven project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work independently.

Hybrid Work Details

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Salary and Benefits

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.

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.

Application Window

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.

Affirmative Action

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.

Company Overview

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.