Senior Manager

Date Posted:

2025-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

RTX BBN Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, is the research company behind many revolutionary advances that we take for granted today. BBN is where email was invented and the first routers were implemented. Today, BBN’s scientists and engineers are working to advance the state-of-the-art on topics ranging from machine language translation to quantum cryptography. BBN offers the opportunity to perform exciting and revolutionary research that solves important problems in an engaging, collaborative environment.

The following position is to join the RTX BBN Global Trade team:

Senior Manager, Global Trade

Global Trade plays a critical role in the successful execution of BBN’s contracts and our data and facility controls, ensuring BBN is compliant with U.S. Government global trade laws and regulations. As the Empowered Official, this role will be responsible for contributing to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures and training as well as collaborating closely with diverse functional groups across the organization and championing compliant business practices in the intricate landscape of export and import regulations.

What You Will Do

• Serve as Empowered Official.
• Assess pursuits and proposals for export control applicability based on specific work and technologies and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulations and internal policies.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in U.S. Munitions List and Commerce Control List classification determination processes and export/import regulatory requirements.
• Support the business with developing export/import licensing strategies to enable business growth.
• SME in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) export/import authorizations requirements and drafting.
• Prepare, submit and manage various ITAR and EAR export/import authorizations. Authorizations include Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), DSP-5s, DSP-73s, DSP-85s, exemptions and exceptions.
• Provide consistent interpretation under the ITAR and EAR to BBN employees.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits and export/import transactions and restricted party screening.
• Manage the process for onboarding and technology control plans for non-U.S. person employees and visitors to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide interpretation of fundamental research as defined in the ITAR and EAR to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training for employees.
• Assist in addressing compliance concerns by identifying errors and areas requiring improvement and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems
• Contribute to learning and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Support management in investigating and resolving compliance matters, audits and investigations.
• Support and develop global trade, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Covered Defense Information (CDI) and other required processes and procedures surrounding the storage, use and transfer of digital information within and external to BBN.
• Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support and participate in corporate global trade steering committees and special projects.
• Apply CORE operating system tools and procedures to monitor and continuously improve BBN Global Trade operations.
• Travel minimally, up to 5%.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 experience.
• Experience with and understanding of U.S. Munitions List and Commerce Control List classification determination processes and export/import regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing, submitting and managing Department of State and Department of Commerce license and agreement applications and other authorization requests.
• Currently and/or prior experience serving as an Empowered Official.
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE and/or other automated licensing and compliance systems and/or resources.
• 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

• Familiarity with RTX Raytheon Global Trade processes and procedures.
• Experience operating with non-U.S. trade regulations.
• Experience with controls surrounding CUI/CDI.
• Self-starter and problem solver with demonstrated ability to develop effective networks with internal customers and ability to collaborate with multiple business functions for success.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and dedication to customer service.
• Strong time management, prioritization, analytical and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with continuous improvement projects and/or systems efficiencies to enhance performance of job area.

Location

• Hybrid from Cambridge, MA or Arlington (Rosslyn), VA; hybrid employees work both onsite and offsite, regularly.
• Other main RTX, Global Trade locations may be considered as well.

What We Offer

• Robust total rewards package with compensation;
• Healthcare, Wellness, Retirement
• Work/Life Benefits
• Career Development and Recognition Programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Achievement Awards
• Educational Assistance
• Child/Adult backup Care
• +many other great benefits

The salary range for this role is 137,000 USD - 275,000 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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