Associate Director, Global Trade Digital Technology (Hybrid)

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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. 

The Avionics Associate Director of Digital Technology is primarily responsible for leading the Global Trade Digital Technology program.  This will include evaluation of current and future Information Systems to ensure they meet the minimum GT requirements, developing tools and programs to automate and make more efficient the GT transactional activities.  Developing automated reports and management of the Avionics GT DT applications.  In this role you will partner with the DT team, the GT leaders at both the Avionics and Collins levels.  You will represent Avionics and advocate for solutions that work for Avionics as a business.  Out of the box thinking and creative problem solving are a must in this role.  This position will drive the right process forward.  Working with the Director and other Avionics GT leaders, this position works to set the direction of the business under the Collins DT umbrella. 

As an Associate Director in GT, you will be responsible for the Global Trade Assessments required before software is approved to have access to the RTX systems.  Working with the GT team to drive direction and solve DT issues while supporting the corporate DT efforts.  This role will be the responsible coordinator for the SAP/GTS upgrade and implementation.  Project management and collaboration will be key to this role.  This role will partner with other GT leaders in areas of Value Stream Management, Authorizations and Digital Technology as well as the business to further our program and meet the business needs.  This role will serve as a subject matter expert in Global Trade and must be familiar with both exports and imports.  The position requires both a high-level understanding of the products and knowledge of the regulations surrounding their classification, export and import, including U.S and Non-U.S. (EMEA) regulations as they may apply.

This role will be hybrid, the preferred candidate will be available to work at one of our Collins Aerospace - Avionics locations in Cedar Rapids, IA, Melbourne, FL or Wilsonville, OR.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the Avionics DT program, drives strategic planning efforts and leads multiple programs/projects ensuring adherence to scope, schedules and budgets
• Conduct reviews and provide advice and guidance on the deployment of Information Systems to protect and control access to data controlled under the ITAR, EAR, or other export control regulations
• Provide dedicated, ongoing support and design guidance for major digital initiatives, such as annual Enterprise Planning Projects
• Support ongoing evaluation of the efficacy of controls, identifying gaps, ensuring remediation and continually improving metrics, as well as occasionally supporting investigations and disclosures
• Partner with Digital Technology functional teams to provide necessary guidance, promoting ethical behavior to meet business expectations
• Reviews and presents plans and progress reports to senior/executive leaders
• Identifies and responds to program problems and leads solutions.
• Support GT Director in the Avionics GT Program
• US and international travel is required

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 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• Trade compliance knowledge and experience is required
• US and international travel is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Program and project management skills and experience leading system Implementations
• Experience working in an Aerospace, Engineering, or Digital Technology environment (program/technical)
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with various levels of Collins Leadership
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and step back to look at the big picture of what is needed for the department and investigate other opportunities through innovation to accomplish goals.
• Experience with SAP/GTS and Smartsheet

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• May be eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today. 

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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