Hybrid FTZ Administration & Compliance Lead

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager to lead FTZ operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

This hybrid role collaborates with IT, Supply Chain and Finance to optimize processes, prepare audits and manage risk, while mentoring staff.

U.S. citizenship is required for access to controlled systems; the role supports global trade compliance and business growth.

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

• 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.

Skills

US import compliance

FTZ operations

Trade regulations ITAR EAR

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience

Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager to lead FTZ operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

This hybrid role collaborates with IT, Supply Chain and Finance to optimize processes, prepare audits and manage risk, while mentoring staff.

U.S. citizenship is required for access to controlled systems; the role supports global trade compliance and business growth.