Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager - Atlanta, GA; Hybrid

At RTX, the world 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.

The Pratt & Whitney Global Trade - Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) team is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager. This will be a hybrid position responsible for leading and administrating our FTZ operations at our Atlanta, GA FTZ location.

This is a results driven Global Trade Manager position that plays a key role in ensuring global trade compliance, optimizing FTZ processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business growth and regulatory excellence.

• FTZ Administration:
  Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the Atlanta, GA FTZ site, including customs documentation, accounting, reconciliation, and waste management.
• Compliance Oversight:
  Maintain full compliance with U.S. import and export regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR, and CBP) with support of the central Customs team. Prepare for and support audits, investigations, and internal reviews.
• Process Improvement:
  Work in partnership with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to enhance FTZ processes and test software or system updates that improve compliance and efficiency.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify compliance risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and drive corrective actions to resolution.
• Training & Mentorship:
  Deliver FTZ related training across departments, provide guidance to less experienced staff, and contribute to a company wide Community of Practice to share best practices.
• Continuous Support:
  Partner with the central Customs team and other departments on trade compliance initiatives, audits, and strategic improvement projects.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of applicable work experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5+ years of applicable work experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in US import compliance operations and/or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience with FTZ, US Customs compliance operations, or other trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to access to controlled systems and information.

• Direct experience in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration.
• Professional certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS).
• Certified Internal Auditor, Six Sigma, ACE, or Core designations.
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse distribution operations.
• Proven project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work independently.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

• 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
• Holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining…