Associate Director, Global Trade Investigations

RTX

Associate Director & Counsel in Global Trade Investigations for aerospace and defense. Leading investigations of potential violations of global trade regulatory requirements.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Juris Doctor degreelegal experienceexport control regulationssanctions complianceExport Administration Regulations (EAR)International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)investigative skillsreport draftingregulatory researchcompliance analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsintegrityability to work independentlytime managementprioritizationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadership

Tools & Technologies

digital technology toolsengineering software platformsmanufacturing software platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

state bar association membershipin-house counsel registration

Industry Keywords

Global Tradeaerospace manufacturingcontrolled military itemsdual-use itemsU.S. citizenshipinternal investigationsstakeholder engagementcompliance standardsexport/import regulationsgovernment agency reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct internal investigations of matters implicating export control and sanctions compliance concerns, including interviewing witnesses, gathering relevant documents, and consulting with subject matter experts across Pratt & Whitney and RTX
Research the applicability of U.S. and foreign regulations concerning controlled military and dual-use items, and determine whether a matter constitutes a violation of Global Trade regulations or policies
Draft disclosures and reports for submission to U.S. and foreign government agencies and internal stakeholders
Support Global Trade Investigations & Disclosures group initiatives and projects, as needed
Continually enhance and improve Pratt & Whitney’s 'Speak Up' culture while acting with integrity at all times

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree and 10+ years of legal experience, including five years as a practicing attorney
Good standing with a state bar association and in-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites
Familiarity and experience with U.S. export, import, and sanctions regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Sophistication in the use and understanding of digital technology tools, including software platforms used in engineering and manufacturing disciplines
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal clients, and Global Trade professionals enterprise-wide
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities within competing timeframes
Background within an aerospace manufacturing environment beneficial, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays