Date Posted:2026-07-16
Country:United States of America
Location:US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
Position Role Type:Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)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
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
- Eligible for relocation assistance
- And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
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.
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.
