Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager – Middletown, CT (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

The Pratt & Whitney Global Trade - Foreign Trade Zone team is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager for our Middletown, CT campus. This hybrid role leads FTZ operations, ensuring compliance with US import/export regulations and coordinating with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.

The role requires 8+ years of related experience or 5+ with an advanced degree, plus FTZ/Customs experience and U.S. citizenship. Certifications like LCB or CZS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree with 5+–8+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years in US import compliance operations or supply chain.
• 5+ years FTZ or US Customs compliance experience.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• FTZ Administration: Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the Middletown, CT site, including customs documentation, accounting, reconciliation, and waste management.
• Compliance Oversight: Maintain full compliance with U.S. import and export regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR) with support of the central Customs team.
• Process Improvement: Partner with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance to enhance FTZ processes and test software updates.
• Risk Management: Identify compliance risks and drive corrective actions.
• Training & Mentorship: Deliver FTZ training across departments and guide staff.
• Continuous Support: Collaborate on trade compliance initiatives, audits, and improvement projects.

Skills

US import compliance

FTZ administration

Leadership

Project management

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience; OR Advanced degree with 5+ years experience

Professional certifications: LCB or CZS

Job description

Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager

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 Middletown, CT campus location.

What You Will Do:

• FTZ Administration: Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the Middletown, CT 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.

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.

What is my role type?

This position is classified as: 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.

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.

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.

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.