Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Hybrid Locations: Rockford, IL, Windsor Locks, CT, and Phoenix, AZ. Remote option possible, with some on site presence.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the development of export authorization strategies for international marketing, sales, support, offshore procurement, and manufacturing of defense and dual use articles.
• Prepare and submit quality export/import license applications, agreements, eligible exemptions/exceptions and other requests for USG approval.
• Provide export/import authorization status updates to leadership and capture/program teams
• Participate in strategic business engagement at the program level to ensure business execution, growth and compliance.
• Provide consistent interpretation of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to the Power and Controls business.
• Facilitate approvals for the physical export/import of hardware and other transactional activities involving controlled goods, information and services.
• Work with peers and stakeholders to determine and certify appropriate legal authority for exports of dual-use commodities and technology, defense articles; hardware, technical data and defense services, including determination of the appropriate export authorization, exemption, or exception.
• Assist in implementation of company procedures and instructions to support compliance with U.S. Government export/import regulations and company policy.
• Participate in compliance assessments and investigations.
• Develop and deliver training for employees engaged in international business activities. Review and approve technical and non-technical information, as needed prior to release to non-U.S. Persons.

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding the complexities of U.S. trade laws and how to navigate them from a company policy perspective.
• Evaluating risks related to international trade.
• Developing export/import strategies to mitigate risks.
• Best practices for export documentation and international trade procedures.
• Cross-functional collaboration in a large Global Trade organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience researching and/or applying ITAR and EAR regulations
• Experience applying for, managing, and transacting against ITAR and EAR export authorizations
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE or similar Global Trade tools and/or systems

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to maintain responsive and collaborative online presence throughout daily Team interactions and shared workflows
• Flexible, cooperative and collaborative to adapt to changing U.S. Government and customer requirements
• Problem solver to present recommendations to solve business challenges and address situations before issues arise
• Self-motivated and results oriented to make and drive decisions and work under time sensitive circumstances managing priorities of multiple tasks
• Attention to detail and follow through on assignments to achieve desired result

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

What We Offer:

• 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.