FTZ & Global Trade Compliance Manager

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager for the North Berwick, Maine campus in a hybrid role. You will lead FTZ operations, ensuring global trade compliance and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support business growth.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in import compliance or FTZ operations, and U.S. citizenship is required due to access to controlled information.

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).

Responsibilities

• FTZ Administration: Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the North Berwick, Maine FTZ sites, 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

RTX is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager for the North Berwick, Maine campus in a hybrid role. You will lead FTZ operations, ensuring global trade compliance and coordinating with cross-functional teams to support business growth.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in import compliance or FTZ operations, and U.S. citizenship is required due to access to controlled information.