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RTX · 15 hours ago

Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager (Hybrid)

PW132: Dallas 2701 Regent Blvd, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, 75261 USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a company focused on transforming the future of flight through innovative engine design and service. They are seeking a Foreign Trade Zone Administration Manager to lead and administrate FTZ operations at their Irving, Texas campus, ensuring compliance and optimizing processes to support business growth.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

FTZ Administration: Oversee and ensure compliant operation for the two DFW/Irving, Texas FTZ sites, including customs documentation, accounting, reconciliation, and waste management

Compliance Oversight: Maintain full compliance with U.S. import and export regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR, and CBP) with support of the central Customs team

Prepare for and support audits, investigations, and internal reviews

Process Improvement: Work in partnership with IT, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to enhance FTZ processes and test software or system updates that improve compliance and efficiency

Risk Management: Identify compliance risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and drive corrective actions to resolution

Training & Mentorship: Deliver FTZ related training across departments, provide guidance to less experienced staff, and contribute to a companywide Community of Practice to share best practices

Continuous Support: Partner with the central Customs team and other departments on trade compliance initiatives, audits, and strategic improvement projects

Qualification

US import complianceForeign Trade Zone (FTZ)Customs compliance regulationsAnalytical skillsProject managementProblem-solving skillsContinuous improvementTraining skillsSoftware testingRisk managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailLeadership skillsMentorship skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with at least 8+ years of applicable work experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5+ years of applicable work experience

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in US import compliance operations and/or supply chain management

5+ years of experience with FTZ, US Customs compliance operations, or other trade compliance regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR)

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to access to controlled systems and information

Preferred

Direct experience in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration

Professional certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS)

Certified Internal Auditor, Six Sigma, ACE, or Core designations

Background in manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse distribution operations

Proven project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational excellence

Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work independently

Benefits

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

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees