Senior Director – Program & Operations Leader, ITC

GE Aerospace; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 181,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company-mt

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Director – Programs & Operations Leader for ITC to design and run the cohesive framework that enables effective trade compliance across the company. This role leads a team translating regulatory requirements into policies, scalable governance, training, and operating mechanisms.

The leader owns the ITC operating model and ensures enterprise capabilities—partner network, training, digital tools, and risk management—work together to strengthen compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least 10 years of professional experience, or an Associates with 12+ years, or HS diploma with 14+ years.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk, operations, or a related discipline in a complex global organization.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate ITC strategy and regulatory requirements into enterprise priorities and execution plans.
• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of ITC policies, programs, standards, and operating requirements.
• Define and manage the ITC operating model, including escalation paths, management routines, and decision‑making processes.
• Establish metrics, dashboards, and management systems to assess program effectiveness, monitor execution, and provide visibility to priorities and risks.
• Lead and integrate key ITC enablement capabilities, including extended network effectiveness, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management.
• Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of ITC processes across the enterprise.
• Sponsor cross‑functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, scalability, and maturity of the ITC program.
• Build strong partnerships across Legal, Digital Technology, HR, Communications, Audit, and business stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business operations and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Trade compliance

Policy development

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience

Associates degree with 12+ years experience

High School Diploma with 14+ years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Director – Programs & Operations Leader, ITC is a senior leader within the International Trade Compliance (ITC) organization, responsible for designing and operating the cohesive framework that enables effective trade compliance execution across the company. Reporting to the Executive Leader, International Trade Compliance, this role leads a team of trade compliance experts responsible for translating regulatory requirements and business priorities into policies, scalable governance systems, training, and operating mechanisms.

This leader is accountable for the overall ITC operating model and for ensuring that key enterprise capabilities — including the extended ITC business partner network, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management — work together as an integrated system to strengthen compliance effectiveness and support sustainable execution across GE Aerospace business divisions and key subsidiaries.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• At the direction of the ITC Executive Leader, translate ITC strategy and regulatory requirements into enterprise priorities and execution plans.

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of ITC policies, programs, standards, and operating requirements.

• Define and manage the ITC operating model, including escalation paths, management routines, and decision‑making processes.

• Establish metrics, dashboards, and management systems to assess program effectiveness, monitor execution, and provide visibility to priorities and risks.

• Lead and integrate key ITC enablement capabilities, including extended network effectiveness, training and communications, digital tools, and risk management.

• Drive standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of ITC processes across the enterprise.

• Sponsor cross‑functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, scalability, and maturity of the ITC program.

• Build strong partnerships across Legal, Digital Technology, HR, Communications, Audit, and business stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business operations and decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 12 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 14 years of professional experience

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, regulatory compliance, legal, risk, operations, or a related discipline in a complex global organization

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven people leader with a track record of building strong teams, developing talent, and fostering an inclusive, accountable, and high‑performing culture.

• Strong understanding of U.S. and international trade compliance requirements and the regulatory environment applicable to the aerospace and defense industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise‑wide policy, governance, operating model, or compliance transformation initiatives, with the ability to set a clear vision, align stakeholders, and deliver results through disciplined execution.

• Enterprise mindset with the ability to connect strategy, risk, operations, and execution.

• Strong judgment and ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across organizational boundaries in a matrixed organization, building trust, partnering effectively, and driving collaboration across functions and businesses.

• Ability to simplify complexity, establish clear accountability, and drive sustainable execution using standardization, operating rigor, and continuous improvement to deliver outcomes.

• Strong executive communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

The base pay range for this position is $181,000 - $241,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 25th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.