Principal Specialist, Global Trade (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Global Trade who will own and support certain export/import licensing and compliance activities within Raytheon’s Naval Power (NP) business. The successful candidate will be expected to develop export/import strategies to support international capture, program and supply chain efforts. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders to prepare, submit, activate and manage export and import authorizations, enabling efficient, timely and compliant transfers (exports/imports) of technology, technical data, hardware and services globally.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and collaborating with multiple business functions for success. Please note this is not a logistics or customs position and requires direct experience in export licensing under ITAR / EAR.

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 Naval Power employees.
• •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
• •Represent Global Trade in meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• •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.
• •Act as a resource for entry-level Global Trade personnel.
• •Minimal domestic travel - approximately once per quarter.

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 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 or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' 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
• •U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• •Flexible, cooperative and collaborative; demonstrated ability to adapt to changing U.S. Government and customers’ condition
• •Able to present recommendations to solve business challenges
• •Problem solver, able to work under time sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take initiative to address situations before issues arise
• •Self-motivated and results oriented with ability to prioritize and make independent decision
• •Able to manage priorities of multiple tasks
• •Attention to detail and follow through on assignments to achieve desired result

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Learn more about some of the site location options for this role here:

Andover- https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-andover,-ma-location

Portsmouth- https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-portsmouth,-ri

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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.

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