Director, Global Trade Licensing (Remote)

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

7d•$186,200 - $353,800•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Global Trade (GT) Licensing leads implementation of Raytheon’s Global Trade program and supports compliant execution of international business. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, GT Strategic Business Units (SBU), this dedicated GT leader supports Raytheon’s Supply Chain Management, Requirements & Capabilities, Human Resources, Security, and Contracts organizations. The role advises functional executives, develops and sustains GT controls, manages GT teams, and provides guidance on regulatory and internal policy requirements. It oversees export authorization lifecycle activities and supports classification, commodity jurisdiction, audits, investigations, disclosures, and corrective actions. The director also monitors program health, identifies trends and risks, and supports enterprise policies and initiatives. Domestic and international travel of up to 30% annually is expected. This is a remote, U.S.-based position requiring U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret clearance after day one.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 14 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
Experience in leadership roles associated with developing strategic business acumen, implementing GT compliance programs, and/or leading or managing teams.
Subject matter expertise in ITAR and EAR and associated regulatory guidelines and best practices.
Experience advising senior functional and/or business leadership on highly technical issues of consequence or compliance risk.
Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE, and/or other automated licensing and compliance systems or tools.
Experience interfacing with relevant U.S. government agencies, such as DoS/DDTC, DoC/BIS, and DoD/DTSA, on export licensing or similar compliance activities.
Currently or previously designated an Empowered Official.
U.S. citizenship is required.
An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Proven success working with U.S. government personnel on complex, high-impact challenges.
Knowledge of DoD technology release processes and associated policies.
Knowledge of permanent import regulations administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE).
Knowledge of sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to exercise leadership, self-initiative, and sound judgment while leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior advisor to the Vice Presidents of Raytheon’s Functions organizations and their leadership teams.
Evaluate GT program implementation, develop and drive enhancements, and establish practices to sustain GT controls.
Manage and develop GT teams and foster a strong culture of compliance.
Guide functional leaders on regulatory and internal policy requirements to meet compliance and business imperatives.
Participate in the SBU Leadership team and key GT discussions concerning audits, policies, monitoring, tools, resources, and global operations.
Ensure functional organizations meet internal and external commitments, including Consent Agreement deliverables and audit actions.
Advise business and functional senior management and personnel on complex licensing challenges and critical program issues.
Oversee the export authorizations program lifecycle, including management, close-out, and reporting.
Collaborate on commodity jurisdiction, classification, advisory opinion, investigation, and disclosure processes.
Ensure local government and U.S. processes align with internal policies, procedures, templates, and applicable regulations and requirements.
Manage audit recommendations and timely execution of corrective actions.
Support senior management in investigating and resolving compliance matters.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and drive solutions and enhancements through the GT health monitoring program.
Support development, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise policies, procedures, requirements, and initiatives.
Apply knowledge of strategic development and U.S. Government releasability channels.
Communicate highly technical issues to business executives and corporate decision makers.
Travel domestically and internationally up to 30% annually.