Global Trade Analyst

Job Title: Global Trade Analyst

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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking an experienced Global Trade Professional to join the Global Trade (GT) organization as a Global Trade Analyst. This position has responsibility to provide support for the Missile Products Business Unit based out of NGDS office in Rocket Center, WV; Linthicum, MD; McLean, VA; or Plymouth, MN.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing guidance and interpretation of USG regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), Anti-boycott Regulations, US Census and Customs Regulations.
• Working with various functional areas (Contracts, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Engineering, New Business, etc.) to determine their export/import needs
• Preparing and submitting necessary export/import authorization requests required to support international programs and managing all post approval activities such as recordkeeping, reporting requirements, approvals for data exports and international shipping authorizations.
• Assisting Global Trade Manager to develop and implement appropriate strategies to meet business requirements and ensure full compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Formally presenting in meetings, training environments and responding to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors related to export/import compliance.
• Supporting corrective action implementation and negotiating export/import control issues with internal and external customers and resolve issues in a win/win manner

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 plus years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 plus years of international trade compliance experience
  • Master's degree with a minimum of 1 plus years of international trade compliance experience
• Basic knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other US Government Export Regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Customs/Census, FAR/DFARS, ATF, TINA and other US Government Regulations.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding contracts and associated scope of work and requirements.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with DESCARTE OCR EASE Export & Import Global Trade Compliance Software.
• Experience providing training to functional requesters.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external customers

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $113,800.00The 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.