Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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 with Raytheon’s Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) business and is responsible for working with the LADS Global Trade Team and LADS Stakeholders to develop strategies to support international programs and business development capture efforts.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with internal and external customers to prepare and submit quality export authorizations (Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA) and other requests for approval) to the U.S. Department of State Office of Defense Trade Control Licensing, and U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security.
• Provide consistent interpretation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Raytheon employees.
• Provide export authorization status updates to leadership and programs/requestors.
• Facilitate approvals for the physical export of hardware and other transactional activities.
• Work with the Senior Global Trade Manager and other stakeholders to determine and certify appropriate legal authority for exports of dual-use commodities and technology, defense articles; hardware, technical data and defense services, including determination of the appropriate export authorization, exemption, or exception.
• Participate in compliance assessments and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training, as required, for employees engaged in international business activities.
• Represent Global Trade in meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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
• Experience researching and/or applying the ITAR / EAR regulations
• Experience applying for, managing, and transacting against ITAR and EAR export authorizations
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE IT or similar Global Trade tools and/or systems

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 an