Pratt & Whitney

Aerospace and Defense

GlobalVATPlanningAssociateDirector

$175–250k ~AI est. United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Aerospace and Defense
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

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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