Trading Assistant Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TN-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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Global Trade, who will manage export/import licensing and compliance activities within Raytheon’s Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit. The successful candidate will manage an active, engaging, high-volume, portfolio. You will work with the program Empowered Official or act as the program Empowered Official (as applicable) and be responsible for contributing to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures, automated solutions/tools, training, and metrics. 

What You Will Do

• Develop export and import strategies for the vetting of international suppliers, PO issuance, and foreign manufacturing of defense and dual use articles. 
• Develop licensing plans and provide guidance for complex licensing strategies and program planning. 
• Provide consistent interpretation under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to Business Unit employees. 
• Prepare, submit, track, obtain and manage from the U.S. government, all necessary export and import licenses, permits, and certifications – to include Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and other export license authorization types. 
• Work closely with internal customers to develop export and import approvals that allow for the efficient export of technology, technical data, hardware, and services. 
• Ensure review of the scope of the effort with the applicable functions, stakeholders and the foreign parties prior to submittal. 
• Obtain signed agreements and other required documentations from foreign parties (e.g., DSP-83s, ITAR NDAs, etc.) as applicable. 
• Provide status updates to the programs/stakeholders for awareness. 
• Review approvals to ensure execution and deliverables are considered. 
• Manage day-to-day execution of agreements and licenses, ensuring compliance for all activities under the agreements and licenses. 
• Monitor authorizations for any changes effecting the authorizations and taking action upon knowledge of the change. 
• Assure regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import transactions. 
• Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements. 
• Contribute to learning and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls. 
• Assist in identifying and reporting of compliance concerns and identifying errors/areas requiring improvement and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems. 
• Support management in investigating and resolving compliance matters, audits and investigations. 
• Apply international trade regulations to real-life situations to enable international business to support programs. 
• Possess ability to handle complex licensing issues – permanent and temporary export licenses, temporary import licenses (unclassified and classified), re-exports, re-transfers, etc. that arise. 
• Develop and deliver training as required for employees engaged in international business activities. 
• Act as a knowledgeable resource for all export/import licensing personnel.
• What You Will Learn
• You’ll master the art of providing insightful guidance on licensing strategies and portfolio management, and preparing correct, complete and compliant export authorization requests to fuel the growth of our business. 
• You’ll learn to create consistent, repeatable licensing strategies for our international supply chain activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance across the board. 
• You will play a pivotal role in contributing to the continuous improvement of licensing and compliance processes. 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience 
• Experience and application of US GT regulations (e.g. ITAR, EAR, Customs, ATF, etc.) 
• Experience with DECCS, SNAP-R, OCR EASE and/or SAP/GTS related system 
• Experience in drafting, submitting, implementing, and managing agreements, licenses, General Correspondences, Third Party Transfers, complex export strategies, and /or similar requests 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Currently an Empowered Official 
• Problem solver, able to work under time sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently 
• Strong communicator to develop and conduct stand-up training 
• Excellent customer relation/interpersonal skills to develop effective networks and partnerships 
• Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to interpret and implement GT regulations accurately 
• Strong attention to detail and time management to follow through and resolve situations that are ambiguous, incomplete while managing multiple high-priority needs 

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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