Principal Specialist, Global Trade; Remote

Role Overview

Principal Specialist, Global Trade

Location:

Remote, United States – U.S. Citizen required, Secret security clearance required.

Responsible for export/import licensing and compliance activities for ESSM program within Raytheon Naval Power Business Unit.

• Assist with development of export authorization strategies for international marketing, sales, support, offshore procurement, and manufacturing.
• Prepare and submit export/import license applications, agreements, exemptions/exceptions, and other USG approval requests.
• Provide status updates on export/import authorizations to leadership and capture/program teams.
• Participate in strategic business engagement at program level to ensure business execution, growth, and compliance.
• Interpret ITAR/EAR regulations and provide guidance to Naval Power employees.
• Facilitate approvals for the physical export/import of hardware and related transactional activities.
• Determine and certify appropriate legal authority for exports of dual‑use commodities, technology, defense articles, hardware, technical data, and services.
• Represent Global Trade in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement company procedures and instructions to support U.S. Government export/import compliance.
• Participate in compliance assessments and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training for employees engaged in international business activities.
• Review and approve technical and non‑technical information before release to non‑U.S. Persons.
• Act as a resource for entry‑level Global Trade personnel.
• Travel minimally (approximately once per quarter).

• University degree or equivalent experience; minimum 5 years relevant experience (or advanced degree with at least 3 years).
• Experience researching and applying ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Experience managing export authorizations and transactions under ITAR/EAR.
• Proficiency with Global Trade tools such as DECCS, SNAP‑R, SAP‑GT, OCR EASE or similar systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and responsive online presence.
• Problem‑solving skills, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented.
• Attention to detail.
• Advanced degrees preferred (MBA, International or Legal Studies).

• Complexities of U.S. trade laws and policy navigation.
• Risk evaluation related to international trade.
• Export/import strategy development to mitigate risks.
• Best practices for export documentation and trade procedures.
• Cross‑functional collaboration within a Global Trade organization.

• Competitive salary (86,800–165,200 USD).
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) match, flexible work options, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Optional incentive compensation programs (short‑term and long‑term).
• Opportunities for career growth and training.

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.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.