Associate Director, Global Trade (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-06-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an exciting remote opportunity for an Associate Director, Global Trade!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the FTZ program - this includes establishment of new zones and oversite of existing zones through partnership with the business
• Formalize requirements and supporting documentation for FTZ management
• Assist in the development and deployment of automated solutions
• Identify and elevate risks                                                   
• Assist in the development and delivery of training for users of PW trade requirements and compliance tools
• Support import compliance including requirements management, testing/auditing, and addressing turnbacks 
• Support export compliance as needed, including filing/amending, testing/audits, etc.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and internal/external audits
• Provide support/mentoring to less experience personnel  
• Support other department activities as needed

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience working with Customs Compliance, for both exports and imports; OR an Advanced degree and 10+ years of experience working with Customs Compliance, for both exports and imports
• US Licensed Customs Broker
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Foreign Trade Zones—both initiating them and managing them once they are up and running
• Experience with trade software systems (FTZ, etc.)
• PMP or other project management certification
• Proven experience leading complex projects to successful closure
• Additional Trade certifications such as Certified US Export Compliance Officer
• Certified Internal Auditor or other like certification
• Six Sigma, Ace, Core designation
• Experience with non-US trade regulations/processes
• SAP/GTS knowledge
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems, assess options and propose solutions with senior leadership
• Excellent communication skills for all levels of an organization
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience managing people

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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