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Associate Director, Global Trade (Hybrid) - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Company/Organization: Collins Aerospace

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 3/1/2025

Description:

Date Posted:

2025-08-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MD102: Guardian Gateway - Aberdeen Pr 6260 Guardian Gateway , Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

The Mission Systems Associate Director is primarily responsible for leading a team of Global Trade Relationship Managers (GTRM) that proactively work with the business value stream leaders/teams to provide strategic Global Trade (GT) guidance in support of business objectives/programs while maintaining compliance with all applicable GT regulations and company policies and procedures.  This position will partner closely with Mission Systems senior leaders and value stream team members to understand program objectives, provide guidance regarding GT regulations, establish an authorization/technology transfer plan, and ensure plan execution to allow business requirements to be realized.  Working with the Director and other Mission Systems GT leaders, this position works to set the direction of the business under the Collins GT umbrella. 

As an Associate Director in GT, you will be responsible for a team that focuses on all aspects of the Collins Global Trade Program (training, policies, processes, implementation metrics); identification of authorization needs for the business; ensuring compliant transfers of physical goods and intangible items; using digital technology and physical safeguards to manage transfers compliantly and efficiently; sanctions and embargo compliance; and addressing regulatory and policy violations to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement. Project management and collaboration will be key to this role.  This role will partner with other GT leaders in areas of Technology Management, Authorizations, Customs, and Digital Technology as well as the business to further our program and meet the business needs.  This role will serve as a subject matter expert in Global Trade and must be familiar with both exports and imports.  The position requires both a high-level understanding of the products and an intimate knowledge of the regulations surrounding their export and import, including U.S and Non-U.S. (EMEA) regulations as they may apply.

What YOU Will Do:

• Drive strategic planning efforts and lead multiple programs/projects ensuring adherence to scope, schedules and budgets
• Review and present plans and progress reports to senior/executive leaders
• Identify and respond to program problems and leads solutions
• Build strong and extensive working relationships and networks internally and externally
• Leading the GTRM team
• Working under/within the following U.S. Regulations: Export Administration Regulation (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
• Daily business problem solving
• Strategic analysis and plan development      
• Support investigations and reviews of possible GT escapes and disclosures
• Support GT Director in the Mission Systems GT Program

Expectations of the role:

• Candidates should be able to foster a culture of compliance
• Candidates should be capable of communicating with senior leadership about Global Trade related matters
• Candidates should be able to lead a team of 8-10 individuals
• Candidates should be able to drive the implementation of policies and procedures and ensure authorizations related needs of the programs are met on a timely basis

What YOU Will Learn:

• Candidates will learn how to develop a team of individuals seeking to accomplish a common goal
• Candidates will be provided the opportunity to learn all aspects of the Collins Global Trade program
• Candidates will be provided with opportunities to engage with the different businesses within RTX

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience leading a team
• Program and project management skills and experience
• Experience drafting DDTC and BIS authorizations

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  
• And more!  

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Mission Systems: 

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. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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 147,000 USD - 295,000 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 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.

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