Principal Specialist, Global Trade

Date Posted:

2025-04-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RCA99: RTN Remote, California

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create 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 responsible for working with the Raytheon Global Trade Team to develop RPS strategies, resolve RPS hits, support Record Management, and take on special projects.  

What You Will Do

• Work closely with Record Management (RM) team and internal customers to resolve Restricted Parties Screening (RPS) and GT related issues.
• Develop and deliver training, as required, for employees engaged in business activities related to RPS and RM.
• Monitor submittal and approval statuses in various internal and external databases.
• Support Raytheon Global Trade with set-up and activation of ITAR and EAR authorizations.
• Validate authorization records data in Raytheon systems for compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• Monitor, process, and maintain authorization records to ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and U.S. regulatory requirements
• Identify and escalate RPS and recordkeeping issues to the Authorization Records Lead and/or Global Trade Director.
• Generate and analyze reports to identify and mitigate regulatory and policy risks.
• Support other Functions as necessary to facilitate job responsibilities.
• Support preparation for audits and assessments and resulting corrective actions closures.
• Represent and/or support RM team in meetings and discussions with internal customers.
• Participate in RAY and Corporate Global Trade projects, as required.
• Track export/import authorization record updates to facilitate briefings for organizational and functional leadership.
• 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
• Records and data management, auditing or similar experience
• Experience researching and/or applying the ITAR / EAR regulations
• Experience with Global Trade tools and/or systems such as DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE IT

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: 

• Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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