Senior Manager, Global Trade

Role Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Trade who will manage export/import licensing and compliance activities within the Raytheon Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) business. This position will be expected to provide strategic oversight, guidance, leadership, and management of teams and programs within the LADS portfolio in connection with all facets of export/import authorizations activities including under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), respectively.

You will also be responsible for contributing to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures, automated solutions/tools, training, and metrics as well as collaborate closely with broad functional teams across the organization and championing compliant business practices in the intricate landscape of export and import regulations.

What You Will Do

• Serve as Empowered Official.
• Supervise a team of Global Trade professionals, providing support, guidance, and career growth/development.
• Develop licensing plans and provide guidance for complex licensing strategy and program planning.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ITAR and EAR Export Authorizations requirements and drafting.
• Prepare, submit, track, obtain and manage from the U.S. government, all necessary export and import licenses, permits, and certifications – to include Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and other export license authorization types.
• Work closely with internal customers to develop export and import approvals that allow for the efficient export of technology, technical data, hardware, and services.
• Ensure review of the scope of the effort with the applicable functions, stakeholders and the foreign parties prior to submittal.
• Obtain signed agreements and other required documentations from foreign parties (e.g., DSP-83s, ITAR NDAs, etc.) as applicable.
• Provide status updates to the programs/stakeholders for awareness.
• Review approvals to ensure execution and deliverables are considered.
• Manage day-to-day execution of agreements and licenses, ensuring compliance for all activities under the agreements and licenses.
• Monitor authorizations for any changes affecting the authorizations and taking action upon knowledge of the change.
• Assure regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import transactions.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training and support to program personnel on export licensing and compliance needs (e.g., releasability, etc.). Interpret and explain export compliance requirements such as license/TAA provisos, export regulations, and Raytheon export policies and procedures.
• Contribute to learning and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist in identifying and reporting of compliance concerns and identifying errors/areas requiring improvement and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems.
• Support management in investigating and resolving compliance matters, audits and investigations.
• Contribute to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures, automated solutions/tools, training, and metrics.

What You Will Learn

While leading a team of Global Trade licensing professionals, you'll become proficient in managing people, providing insightful guidance on licensing strategies and portfolio management, and fueling the growth of our business. You will play a pivotal role in contributing to the continuous improvement of our Global Trade Processional and of our licensing and compliance policies and processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
• Experience in drafting and submitting Department of State and Department of Commerce license and agreement applications and other authorization requests.
• Currently or previously designated as an Empowered Official.
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE, and/or other automated licensing and compliance systems and/or resources.

Requirements

• Experience in leadership positions or similar associated with developing strategic business acumen or directly supervising Global Trade teams.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to develop effective networks with internal customers and ability to collaborate with multiple business functions for success.
• Strong time management, prioritization, analytical and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Problem solver, able to work under time sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of Global Trade systems such as RGEMS and/or SAP systems.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.