Principal Specialist, Global Trade

Date Posted:

2026-02-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Global Trade, who will own and support certain export/import licensing and compliance activities for a varied portfolio of programs within Raytheon's Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

The successful candidate will participate in 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 that this is an export licensing position, not a shipping and logistics position and requires global trade licensing ITAR / EAR experience.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the development of export authorization strategies for the 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 LADS 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.

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 export/import 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 with ITAR and/or EAR regulations
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, SAP-GT, OCR EASE or similar Global Trade tools and/or systems

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience applying for, managing, and transacting against ITAR and EAR export authorizations
• Flexible, cooperative and collaborative to adapt to changing U.S. Government and customer requirements
• Problem solver to present recommendations to solve business challenges and address situations before issues arise
• Self-motivated and results or