Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager – Middletown, CT; Hybrid

Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager

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 Middletown, CT campus location.

• FTZ Administration:
  Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the Middletown, CT 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. 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 position is classified as:
Hybrid:
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work…