Principal Specialist, Authorizations (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-03-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Global Trade (GT) requirements exist to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to economic sanctions and the export and import of products, services and technical data. 

As an Authorization Specialist, you will be working with Authorization Management, obtaining and managing regulatory and Collins internal authorizations.

Authorization Specialists also work with the Collins Global Trade Program (training, policies, processes, implementation & metrics); using digital technology and physical safeguards to manage transfers compliantly and efficiently; ensuring compliant transfers of physical goods and intangible items; and addressing regulatory and policy violations to prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.

Collins categorizes Regulatory Authorizations (Government approval to engage in a Controlled Activity related to Controlled Items) into two types:

Application-Based Authorizations: require a transaction-specific application be submitted to a government agency for review and approval.

Regulation-Based Authorizations: such as exemptions, exceptions, general licenses, or general permits.

What You Will Do:

• Drafting and submission of all export and import authorizations to Department of Commerce and Department of State. 
• Working closely with the business and other Global Trade employees to ensure we meet all lifecycles of authorizations, from determination, application, activation, use, management, and dispositioning.  
• Working closely with the business and other Global Trade employees to ensure authorizations are accurate and obtained timely in order to meet the needs of the business.   
• Work on projects as assigned.

The types of authorizations Authorization Specialists work with include:

Department of Commerce

• Hardware
• Technical Data
• Software
• Exceptions
• Carnets
• Foreign National Employment Licenses

Department of State

• Hardware
• Technical Data
• Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA)
• Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA)
• MLA Sales Reports
• Warehouse & Distribution Agreements (WDA)
• TAA/MLA/WDA Amendments
• Temporary Import Licenses
• Temporary Export Licenses
• Temporary License Administration (Tracking in’s/out’s and surrender)
• Exemptions
• Foreign Person Employment Licenses
• Classified Authorizations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of the various export authorization types/uses under each set of regulations
• Prior experience working with U.S. government licensing authorities
• Program/product knowledge and general knowledge of technology transfer requirements and restrictions

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Working SAP Knowledge of export transactions (sales & distribution).
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels and platforms in the business.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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