Associate Director, Corporate Global Customs (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA108: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington 1100 Wilson Boulevard , Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

RTX is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate Global Customs to join our Corporate Global Trade (GT) organization.  The role reports to the Vice President, Corporate GT Program, Operations and Customs, and is responsible for assisting in implementing and improving the company’s Global Customs Compliance Program (“GCCP”). This role will have the opportunity to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, developing and maintaining respectful relationships with internal customers and external stakeholders while collaborating with multiple business functions for success.  

What You Will Do

Customs Compliance Leadership and Program Oversight:

• Partner with BU and Corporate leadership to continue to implement, and improve the RTX global customs compliance program by executing assigned projects, including policy refinement or creation, to ensure adherence to international trade regulations, customs laws, and company policies.
• Lead a cross-business team of designated professionals to monitor and analyze changes in global customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements, and proactively mitigate impacts using business-agreed approaches.
• Leverage knowledge of multiple areas of Customs and jurisdictions to provide briefs to businesses upon request.
• Serve as a member of the Global Customs Steering Committee and lead subcommittees as requested.
• Leverage global customs and business process knowledge to suggest and implement refinements to policy that mitigates known risks.

Project Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams as requested to execute customs-related projects, including process improvements, trade compliance initiatives, managing emerging issues, and cost-saving strategies.
• Establish project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage multiple global projects concurrently, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and time constraints.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives related to brokerage or forwarding compliance.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Leverage data analytics to identify trends, measure performance, and assess risks related to customs activities via the Customs Data Register (“CDR”) and present to leadership during the Customs Data Analytics Review (“DAR”)
• Leverage dashboards and reports to track metrics and/or key performance indicators (KPIs) for customs operations and compliance as agreed by our businesses.
• Utilize analytical insights to recommend and implement strategies to optimize customs processes, reduce duty costs, and mitigate risks.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with internal teams such as supply chain, logistics, sales/contracts, finance, and legal to force multiply business efforts to ensure customs compliance is integrated into business operations.
• Collaborate with external customs brokers, freight forwarders, and consultants as requested to ensure efficient and compliant customs operations.
• Provide training and guidance upon request to internal teams on customs regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Risk Management and Conti