Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

RTX•Aurora, CO

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.