Director, Global Trade

Date Posted:

2026-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 RTX Corporate Legal, Contracts and Compliance's Global Trade team:

The Director, Global Trade Technology Management is responsible for leading RTX's global jurisdiction and classification (JC) strategy, overseeing program compliance and implementation, and ensuring implementation of relevant technology release processes. This leader will provide oversight and guidance to ensure accurate and consistent jurisdiction and classification determinations under U.S. and international export regulations, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other country‑specific classification regimes.

The Director is responsible for execution, management, and testing of the jurisdiction and classification program within the Corporate organization including training and support of Jurisdiction and Classification Focals.  The Director will lead the RTX Jurisdiction and Classification Steering Committee and provide guidance and support to other areas of the Global Trade Program including Global Authorizations, Global Trade Legal Services, Compliance, and Digital Technology. Provide oversight and guidance to ensure accurate and consistent jurisdiction and classification determinations under relevant export control regimes with subject matter expertise in the EAR and ITAR.

The Director will lead impact assessments due to regulatory changes and provide oversight to ensure tools and processes across RTX are maintained or updated appropriately.  This role will also be responsible for developing and continuously improving relevant training, guidance documentation, and jurisdiction and classification determination metrics and monitoring; and will act as the CORE expert for Corporate GT.

What You Will Do:

• Provides oversight and guidance to ensure accurate and consistent jurisdiction and classification determinations under relevant export control regimes with subject matter expertise in the EAR and ITAR.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex jurisdiction and classification determinations.
• Provide guidance on classification impacts to licensing, screening, MA&D activities, imports, and trade operations.
• Partner with Corporate Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Digital Technology and others to help ensure accurate product determinations.
• Support internal and external audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor regulatory developments; provide impact assessments and oversight to ensure tools and processes across RTX are maintained or updated appropriately. 
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digital solutions to enhance classification efficiency and accuracy.
• Execute, manage, and test the jurisdiction and classification program at Corporate
• Provide training and support to Corporate Jurisdiction and Classification Focals. 
• Lead the RTX Jurisdiction and Classification Steering Committee.
• Support CORE as the expert for Corporate GT.
• Support global Harmonized Tariff Schedule and U.S. Schedule B classifications.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
• Minimum 14 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing operations, and/or global trade compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) jurisdiction and classification experience.
• Experience with leading projects and people in a matrix environment.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government issued Security Clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule and U.S. Schedule B classifications.
• Experience in some or all of the following areas: aerospace, defense, technology, or advanced manufacturing environments, project or program management, metrics and reporting, CORE.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and engineering development processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally, and to communicate effectively with all levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   

• Tuition reimbursement program  

• Student Loan Repayment Program   

• Life insurance and disability coverage   

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection  

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits  

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning   

• Adoption Assistance            

• Autism Benefit   

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions   

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program  

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program    

• This position may be eligible for relocation.

• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 204,800 USD - 389,200 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 role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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