Global VAT Planning Associate Director - Pratt & Whitney

RTX Corporate Tax Team – Pratt & Whitney seeks a VAT and U.S. Sales & Use Tax Planning Specialist to support global indirect tax planning initiatives, optimize VAT efficiency, and ensure compliance. Responsibilities Lead and support global indirect tax planning initiatives to optimize global efficiency, mitigate risk, and comply with regulations. Evaluate transactions, supply chains, and contracts to identify global indirect tax risks and opportunities. Provide clear, practical global indirect tax guidance to stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Support global indirect tax related aspects of business expansions, restructurings, and new product launches. Develop and maintain global indirect tax strategies aligned with business objectives. Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary planning actions. Enhance indirect tax controls, processes, and documentation to strengthen governance. Collaborate with external advisors for specialized jurisdictional guidance. Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Support indirect tax audits by preparing technical positions and managing discussions with tax authorities. Qualifications – Must Have University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and minimum 10 years of experience. Strong technical foundation in VAT/GST. Self‑directed leader with strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to translate complex tax concepts to non‑tax customers. Must reside and be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or relocation. Qualifications – Preferred Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, law, or related field; advanced degree (LLM, MST, JD, or equivalent) preferred. Previous experience with complex global indirect tax scenarios related to aerospace and defense. Strong technical knowledge of VAT rules, cross‑border transactions, and supply chain tax impacts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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: pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits. Adoption assistance. Autism benefit. Employee Assistance Plan: up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program. Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits. Bright Horizons child and elder care services. Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program. Employment Class Remote (primarily off‑site); Up to 25% travel required. EEO Statement 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, 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney