Job Overview
Location
US-TN-REMOTE
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Operations
Date Posted
May 17, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Serve as the primary subject matter expert and lead for duty mitigation and customs compliance initiatives within the Avionics Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at RTX.
- • Manage end-to-end qualification and compliance for Free Trade Agreements, with primary emphasis on USMCA, ensuring accurate application and documentation across global supply chains.
- • Lead implementation and monitoring of special trade programs including Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs), Customs Warehousing, Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs), and other duty mitigation mechanisms.
- • Conduct comprehensive review and audit of trade compliance records to ensure adherence to U.S. and international customs regulations, including HTS classification, valuation rules, and import entry requirements.
- • Prepare and lead responses to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inquiries, including CF28 and CF29 notices, and support audit readiness for all customs-related documentation.
- • Monitor and assess impacts of emerging trade regulations such as Section 301 tariffs, anti-dumping/countervailing duties (ADD/CVD), and Product Guarantee Agency (PGA) requirements.
- • Drive participation in U.S. Customs programs including Reconciliation, CTPAT, and other CBP initiatives to enhance supply chain security and compliance.
- • Provide expert guidance to Avionics operations and MRO sites on import compliance practices and identification of duty recovery and tariff optimization opportunities.
- • Develop, deliver, and maintain training programs on customs compliance, duty mitigation, import/export controls, and regulatory interpretation for internal stakeholders.
- • Design and implement internal audit and assessment programs to evaluate effectiveness of trade compliance controls and recommend process improvements.
- • Create and standardize procedures and work instructions to ensure consistent global compliance practices across the Avionics SBU.
- • Support import entry processes to maintain operational continuity, including managing post-summary corrections, duty drawback filings, FTA reconciliations, and other post-entry activities.
- • Analyze customs and trade data to identify tariff exposure, duty recovery opportunities, and compliance risks, and present actionable insights to leadership through reports and presentations.
- • Act as key liaison between Avionics SBU and cross-functional teams on all tariff-related matters, including procurement, logistics, finance, and legal.
- • Manage accurate, audit-ready documentation for all post-entry claims and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs’ requirements for record retention and traceability.
- • Travel up to 10% to support operational sites, audits, training, and cross-functional collaboration.
🎯 Requirements
- • U.S. Person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
- • Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- • Minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience in customs compliance, import regulations, or duty mitigation programs (or 5 years with an advanced degree)
- • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, Free Trade Agreements (especially USMCA), drawback, and post-entry processes
- • Experience developing, administering, and auditing trade compliance programs with strong knowledge of internal controls
- • Proven ability to interpret complex trade regulations and provide actionable compliance guidance to global operations
🏖️ Benefits
- • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate retirement contribution, including Lifetime Income Strategy option
- • Tuition reimbursement program
- • Student Loan Repayment Program
- • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
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About RTX
RTX is a leading force in aerospace and defense, dedicated to advancing transformative technologies that shape the future. They focus on developing innovative solutions for smarter defense systems and the future of flight, serving a global clientele that relies on cutting-edge engineering and production. As a powerhouse for significant advancements like the Patriot Missile Defense System and F135 Engine Core Upgrade, RTX demonstrates a commitment to progress and defining what's next. Their work involves significant technological development and production, impacting national security and the aerospace industry worldwide. RTX is notably a key player in developing and manufacturing advanced systems, evidenced by their recent collaborations and distribution agreements.
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