Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking an experienced trade compliance professional to join the Global Trade (GT) organization as a Manager 2, Global Trade. This position has responsibility to provide leadership and support for the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit based out of the NGDS office in McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; or Warner Robins, GA.
What You Will Get To Do:
The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Global Trade Compliance organization, supporting the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit working to ensure compliance with export laws and internal processes that support foreign policy and protect national security.
Responsibilities Include:
· Manages a team of Global Trade professionals
· Serves as immediate manager for transactional compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, license and agreement preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions
· Prepare export authorization application packages, when required
· Drives accountability via metrics
· Provides advice, guidance, training and authorization strategy concerning the requirements, interpretation, and obligations of U.S. export regulations and implementation of such requirements
· Provides day-to-day people and subject matter leadership for the assigned team and creates an environment that accelerates development of talent
· Maintains awareness of changing export control laws and regulations and provides analysis regarding applicability and impact to services and technologies, as well as existing company export policies and procedures
· Provides training and awareness on global trade matters to internal and external customers
· In coordination with the Law Department, investigates and supports disclosure of potential non-compliance, and development and implementation of effective corrective actions
· Fosters team engagement with internal Technical Advisors and serves as approver of Jurisdiction and Classification reviews for the BU
· Establish relationships with key business collaborators and internal customers, including Business Development, Contracts, Global Supply Chain and Programs
· As assigned, leads initiatives related to the development, automation, and continuous improvement of business processes and tools impacting the Global Trade community
· Maintains applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- One of the following:
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 plus years of international trade compliance experience
- Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 plus years of international trade compliance experience
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
- Knowledge of Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) process
- Experience in reading and interpreting regulations and applying changes to current procedures and practices
- Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
- Experience with OCR's EASE software
- Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
- Skilled at adapting to rapidly evolving priorities, with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting schedule and quality requirements, and exercise judgment about when to escalate potential conflicts to leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Must be able to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) plus years’ experience as an Empowered Official
- Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above)
- Demonstrated performance in working in a fast-paced environment while delivering a quality work product
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Demonstrated highly collaborative work style, success in resolving difficult situations and effective communication with all levels of stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
- Experience in and comfortable with providing training in person or via virtual methods
- Experience in mentoring junior employees
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Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $199,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED plus at least 12 years of international trade compliance experience, or a bachelor's degree plus at least 8 years, or a master's degree plus at least 6 years
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Proficiency in ITAR and EAR regulations, including jurisdiction and classification determinations
- Knowledge of the Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure process
- Experience interpreting regulations and applying regulatory changes to procedures and practices
- Experience applying U.S. government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios and solving complex problems
- Experience with OCR's EASE software
- Experience with Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, meet schedule and quality requirements, and escalate conflicts appropriately
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time
- At least two years of experience as an Empowered Official
- Active U.S. security clearance at the Secret level or above
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience providing in-person or virtual training
- Experience mentoring junior employees
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