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Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

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Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Date Posted:
2024-10-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn new skills in demand almost everywhere in the US in an interesting and challenging environment? Our team is looking for a self-motivated and confident individual with a global trade background to work with the larger Global Trade and Business teams. This is a key position that sets the foundation for the export and import of the company's products and technical information.

Global Trade (GT) requirements exist to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to economic sanctions and the export and import of products, services and technical data. The GT team is an integral part of the business to support them in delivering to our customers. We are currently looking for a GT Specialist to help us with that effort.

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The Global Trade Principal Specialist is a Global Trade professional that has the ability to work autonomously with limited oversight on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments. Sets objectives for own area of responsibility to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments. The GT Principal Specialist has advanced knowledge within a GT organization and works to achieve day-to-day objectives with major impact within GT. The Global Trade Principal Specialist influences, trains and guides others regarding policies, practices and can support moderate changes to procedures, and support in the development and management of a comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain and other business activities. Supports business processes for submitting to and obtaining from the US government all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications and technology release determinations. Supports the maintenance of applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Includes (non-engineering) technical experts who support law department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions or complaints. Supports the establishments and maintenance of training and audit / assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.

This role will be hybrid, the preferred candidate will be available to work at one of our Collins Aerospace - Avionics locations in Cedar Rapids, IA, Burnsville, MN, Melbourne, FL, Wilson, NC, Wilsonville, OR, Decorah, IA, Manchester, IA, Atlanta, GA, Bellevue, IA, Wichita, KS, Federal Way, WA, Huntsville, AL, Raleigh, NC, Moorestown, NJ, Richardson, TX, Calexico, CA, Or Bothell WA.

What You Will Do:

  • Analyze business needs with respect to Global Trade requirements and develop compliant solutions across all phases of the business lifecycle


  • Serve as the Global Trade liaison to assigned business segment(s) Support the development and execution of business strategic initiatives


  • Working under/within the following U.S. Regulations; Export Administration Regulation (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and HTS


  • Supports all aspects of the Collins Global Trade Program (training, policies, processes, implementation, execution & metrics);


  • Support the development of the Global Trade focal network


  • Support licensing and authorizations activities for assigned business segments


  • Support Regulatory Compliance investigations


  • Support development and delivery of formal and informal Global Trade training and communications


  • Review of Global Trade transactions under Collins policy and procedures

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62


  • 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience


  • Prior experience with practical knowledge of the U.S. GT regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)


  • Prior experience with basic understanding of US. Customs regulations


  • Prior experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (i.e., SAP, SAP/GTS)

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Aerospace technical experience
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge with business process improvement and implementing change in a dynamic environment
  • Has the ability to manage competing priorities, and meet multiple goals, plans and milestones and escalate when there are issues.


  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


  • Demonstrated interpersonal/soft skills in a dynamic environment


  • Basic project or program management experience


  • Strong experience with software tools including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


  • Practical experience with interpreting, managing, and implementing regulations, policies and procedures


  • Experience working in a global, matrixed organization preferred

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

• And more!

  • May be eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

*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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-1432431466
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns