Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager; Hybrid
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Pratt & Whitney Global Trade – Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) team is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager to lead and administer FTZ operations at our Middletown, CT campus. This hybrid role requires a U.S. citizen and focuses on ensuring compliance, process improvement, risk management, training and continuous support.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee and ensure compliant operation of the Middletown, CT FTZ site, including customs documentation, accounting, reconciliation and waste management.
- Maintain full compliance with U.S. import and export regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR, CBP) and support the central Customs team for audits, investigations and internal reviews.
- Partner with IT, Supply Chain and Finance to enhance FTZ processes and test software or system updates that improve compliance and efficiency.
- Identify compliance risks, recommend mitigation strategies and drive corrective actions to resolution.
- Deliver FTZ‑related training across departments, provide guidance to less experienced staff and share best practices through a company‑wide community of practice.
- Partner with the central Customs team and other departments on trade compliance initiatives, audits and strategic improvement projects.
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of applicable work experience, OR an advanced degree and 5+ years of applicable experience.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. import compliance operations and/or supply chain management.
- 5+ years of experience with FTZ, U.S. Customs compliance operations or other trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR).
- 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.
- Hybrid: work regular onsite and offsite duties at the Middletown, CT campus.
- Salary range: 107,500
USD – 204,500
USD (depending on experience).
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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