Technical Publications Compliance Specialist (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking a compliance specialist focused on export controls. You will ensure EAR/ITAR rules are integrated into technical publication workflows and support audits, classifications, and data reviews.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Global Trade, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to maintain regulatory compliance and improve processes in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in a technical or compliance-related field.
• 5+ years supporting global trade functions; advanced degree with 3+ years accepted.
• Citizenship required for access to program data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Trade, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to ensure EAR/ITAR rules are followed.
• Perform EAR and ITAR export classification reviews and data logging.
• Conduct daily Global Trade releasability reviews for JTD data.
• Identify gaps and support audit resolutions.
• Support publication schedules and data cut-off processes across teams.
• Develop and standardize compliance metrics and dashboards.
• Monitor EAR/ITAR regulations and internal policies for compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Review content for export-controlled data and advise on redaction or restructuring.

Skills

Global Trade Compliance

EAR/ITAR Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Aviation Technology, Legal/Compliance Studies, or a highly technical discipline

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Global Trade, Engineering, Quality, Program Management) to ensure compliance requirements—especially EAR/ITAR technical data handling rules—are fully understood and integrated into technical publication workflows.
• Perform EAR and ITAR export classification (X-Class) reviews, including logging and validating structured and unstructured data and related commodities
• Conduct daily Global Trade releasability reviews for F135 Depot Joint Technical Data (JTD)
• Identify, document, and support resolution of gaps discovered during internal and external audits.
• Support publication schedules, data cut‑off processes, and coordination across program teams
• Develop, maintain, and standardize performance and compliance metrics.
• Monitor evolving U.S. export regulations (EAR/ITAR) and internal policies to ensure documentation practices remain compliant.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with compliance, accuracy, and cycle-time reduction.
• Review content for inclusion of export-controlled technical data; provide guidance on redaction or restructuring when needed
• Assist in analysis and interpretation of “technical data or not” determinations as required

What You Will Learn

• Greater understanding of export compliance principles applied to aerospace technical data.
• Hands‑on expertise in technical publication processes, structured authoring, and JTD workflows.
• Professional development opportunities including company‑paid training and certification programs.
• Collaboration with multiple cross‑functional teams, expanding technical and compliance knowledge.
• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Aviation Technology, Legal/Compliance Studies, or a highly technical discipline required
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting global trade functions, OR Advanced degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience supporting global trade functions.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• JCL2 Certification
• Experience with technical publications, structured authoring environments, or aerospace maintenance data.
• Familiarity with EAR/ITAR requirements as they relate to technical data handling, document release processes, and classification support.
• Experience supporting compliance audits and corrective action programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, highly regulated environments.