Global VAT Planning Associate Director - Pratt & Whitney

Date Posted:

2026-06-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Tax Team:

Pratt & Whitney (an RTX Business Unit) is seeking a highly skilled VAT and US Sales and Use tax Planning Specialist to support global indirect tax planning initiatives, optimize VAT efficiency, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves providing technical global indirect tax guidance, supporting business transactions and expansions, and enhancing indirect tax processes and governance.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support global indirect tax planning initiatives to optimize global efficiency, mitigate risk and compliance with regulations.

• Evaluate transactions, supply chains, and contracts to identify global indirect tax risks and opportunities.

• Provide clear, practical global indirect tax guidance to stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

• Support global indirect tax related aspects of business expansions, restructurings, and new product launches.

• Develop and maintain global indirect tax strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary planning actions.

• Enhance indirect tax controls, processes, and documentation to strengthen governance.

• Collaborate with external advisors for specialized jurisdictional guidance.

• Cultivate strong relationship with internal stakeholders and external advisors.

• Support indirect tax audits by preparing technical positions and managing discussions with tax authorities.

• Up to 25% travel required

What You Will Learn:

• Strategic global indirect tax guidance by leveraging strong technical knowledge of VAT rules, cross-border transactions, and the tax impacts of supply chain operations. Identify process gaps and recommend best practices for improvement.

• Project Management. You will lead global indirect tax planning projects and advise senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while resolving complex technical tax issues in collaboration with internal and external subject matter experts.

• Collaboration. You will work with teams across Pratt & Whitney business unit and large-scale finance operations, simplifying complex global indirect tax concepts for non-tax audiences with clear and effective communication.

• Analyzation and optimization of VAT processes using strong analytical skills and business acumen to drive improvements and ensure compliance with global standards.

• Teamwork and personal growth. By contributing as an active participant in career development and succession planning, while working collaboratively and creatively to solve problems and deliver results under pressure.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience 

• Strong technical foundation in VAT/GST.

• Self-directed leader with a strong analytical and communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex tax concepts to non-tax customers.

• Must reside and be able to work in the US without sponsorship or relocation.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degree (LLM, MST, JD, or equivalent) preferred.

• Previous experience with complex global indirect tax scenarios related to the aerospace and defense industry is preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge of VAT rules, cross-border transactions, and supply chain tax impacts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good interpersonal 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

• This position may be eligible for relocation.

• And more!   

Learn More & Apply Now! 

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

Candidates in the CT area near Farmington, CT are preferred. However, candidates who live near a major RTX site location will also be considered.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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