International Trade Compliance Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a International Trade Compliance Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assures Division export / import program complies with U.S. government regulations and internal procedures      
• Manages a team of global trade professionals of varying levels of experience
• Serves as Lead Empowered Official    
• Represents Division on complex contracts or projects associated with export and import regulations and company policy         
• Proficient in assessment and application of export and import regulations and commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations        
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant and sensitive matters        
• Maintains applicable trade compliance records and provides reports in accordance with various regulatory requirements and international trade agreements
• Oversees division metrics supporting corporate and sector executive leadership reporting        
• Represents the Division in initiatives and projects        
• Exercises good judgment seeking leadership support and guidance, including collaborating on decisions that have high visibility or impact potential

The ideal candidate will be experienced with providing guidance on, authorizing and auditing/assessing ITAR and EAR transactions. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Basic Required Qualifications

• Must have 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 years of international trade compliance experience
• Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
• Experience as an Empowered Official
• Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
• Experience leading and managing a team
• 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
• Must have an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must be able to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 10% of the time)

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated performance in working in a fast-paced environment while delivering a quality work product
• Demonstrated highly collaborative work style, success in resolving difficult situations and effective communication with all levels of stakeholders
• Experience with OCR's EASE software and SAP/GTS
• Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
• Knowledge of Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) process

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

The 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.