Pratt & Whitney
Aerospace and Defense
GlobalVATPlanningAssociateDirector
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“Global VAT Planning Associate Director at Pratt & Whitney. Skills: Global indirect tax, VAT/GST, Tax planning. Lead global indirect tax planning initiatives. Optimize global efficiency”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem solving
U. S. Person required, Up to 25% travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience, technical foundation in VAT/GST, Self-directed leader, analytical skills, 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
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or related advanced degree (LLM, MST, JD, or equivalent) preferred, Previous experience with complex global indirect tax scenarios related to the aerospace and defense industry, technical knowledge of VAT rules, cross-border transactions, and supply chain tax impacts, written and verbal communication skills, Good interpersonal skills
What You'll Do.
Lead global indirect tax planning initiatives
Optimize global efficiency
Ensure compliance with regulations
Evaluate transactions
Evaluate supply chains
Identify global indirect tax risks
Identify opportunities
Provide global indirect tax guidance
Support business expansions
Support restructurings
Support new product launches
Develop global indirect tax strategies
Maintain global indirect tax strategies
Monitor regulatory developments
Recommend planning actions
Enhance indirect tax controls
Enhance indirect tax processes
Enhance indirect tax documentation
Strengthen governance
Collaborate with external advisors
Cultivate relationship with internal stakeholders
Cultivate relationship with external advisors
Support indirect tax audits
Prepare technical positions
Manage discussions with tax authorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; External advisors; Internal stakeholders; Teams across Pratt & Whitney; Large-scale finance operations
Communication Scope
Translate complex tax concepts; Clear communication; Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Project Management
Full Job Description
**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 o
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