Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

Raytheon; Largo (FL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a Principal Specialist, Global Trade to support international programs and export/compliance activities within the LADS business. You will collaborate with the Global Trade Team and stakeholders to develop strategies that ensure regulatory compliance across ITAR and EAR for defense articles and technology.

Responsibilities include processing export authorizations, interpreting export controls, and leading training and audits while maintaining security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.
• Experience researching and/or applying the ITAR / EAR regulations.
• Experience with ITAR and EAR export authorizations and export controls processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit export authorizations (TAA, MLA, and other requests) to the U.S. DoS Office of Defense Trade Control Licensing and the BIS.
• Provide interpretation of ITAR and EAR to Raytheon employees.
• Provide export authorization status updates to programs/requestors.
• Facilitate approvals for the physical export of hardware and other transactions.
• Determine and certify legal authority for exports of dual-use commodities and technology, including defense articles, hardware, data and services.
• Participate in compliance audits and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training for employees engaged in international business activities.
• Represent Global Trade in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in implementation of company procedures and instructions to support compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations.
• Minimal domestic travel - approximately once per quarter.

Skills

ITAR/EAR regulations

Export authorizations

Security clearance eligibility

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

DECCS / SNAP-R / SAP-GT / OCR EASE IT

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Global Trade (GT) Professional to grow their skills as part of the world’s largest aerospace and defense company – RTX Corporation. As part of the Raytheon Legal, Contracts & Compliance (LCC) organization, GT Professionals play a critical role in supporting the successful capture of international pursuits, and the execution of contracts, program and supply chain requirements. Global Trade Professionals ensure that Raytheon remains compliant with both U.S. and Non‑U.S. Export/Import (EX/IM) regulations in all the company’s global business transactions.

This position is with Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) business and is responsible for working with the LADS Global Trade Team and LADS Stakeholders to develop strategies to support international programs and business development capture efforts.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with internal and external customers to prepare and submit export authorizations (Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) and other requests for approval) to the U.S. Department of State Office of Defense Trade Control Licensing, and U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security.
• Provide consistent interpretation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Raytheon employees.
• Provide export authorization status updates to the programs/requestors.
• Facilitate approvals for the physical export of hardware and other transactional activities.
• Work with the Global Trade Manager and other stakeholders to determine and certify appropriate legal authority for exports of dual‑use commodities and technology, defense articles;; hardware, technical data and defense services, including determination of the appropriate export authorization, exemption, or exception.
• Participate in compliance audits and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training, as required, for employees engaged in international business activities.
• Represent Global Trade in meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in implementation of company procedures and instructions to support compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and company policy.
• Minimal domestic travel - approximately once per quarter.

What You Will Learn

• Understanding the complexities of US trade laws and how to navigate them from a company policy perspective.
• Evaluating risks related to international trade.
• Developing strategies to mitigate risks.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration.
• Best practices for export documentation and international trade procedures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.
• Experience researching and/or applying the ITAR / EAR regulations.
• Experience applying for, managing, and transacting against ITAR and EAR export authorizations.
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP‑R, SAP‑GT, OCR EASE IT or similar Global Trade tools and/or systems.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Flexible, cooperative and collaborative; demonstrated ability to adapt to changing US Government and customers’ condition.
• Able to present recommendations to solve business challenges.
• Problem solver, able to work under time sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative to address situations before issues arise.
• Self‑motivated and results oriented with ability to prioritize and make independent decision.
• Able to manage priorities of multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and follow through on assignments to achieve desired result.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range 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.

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 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.