International Trade Compliance Manager 1

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Mesa
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

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 is seeking a highly qualified International Trade Compliance Manager 1 to join the NGDS International Trade Compliance (ITC) team for oversight of a portfolio of programs within the ArmamentSystems Operating Unit. This position reports to the Armament Systems Operating Unit ITC Manager and will be located in Mesa, AZ and must be able to work on-site .Responsibilities:

• Develops licensing strategies, export authorizations, training, and guidance based upon knowledge of the U.S. export regulations and implementation of Northrop Grumman policies and procedures
• Serves as the Empowered Official for transactional compliance with export regulations, license preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions in lieu of licensing for business areas
• Creates, reviews, and signs export and import license and agreement applications in compliance with applicable U.S. government laws and regulations - US Department of State and US Department of Commerce
• Ensures compliance with business processes for submitting to and obtaining from the U.S. government all necessary export and import licenses, permits, and certifications
• Executes operational processes for assuring trade compliance through gate reviews of technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits, and export and import shipments
• Responsible for commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations
• Maintains awareness of changing export control laws and regulations and provides analysis regarding applicability and impact to company products and technologies, as well as existing company export policies and procedures
• Serves as a subject matter expert to support training and education on export related matters
• As an integral member of Export Import Management team, may perform other duties on a collateral basis as assigned by their Manager, to include leading various Northrop Grumman process improvement projects
• Supports law department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or complaints
• Maintains applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirementsQualifications - External Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have one of the following:
    • High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of Trade Compliance, Contracts, Legal or Compliance related experience
    • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of international trade compliance experience
    • Master's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of international trade compliance experience
    • Proficiency in the ITAR, EAR and regulatory changes associated with Export Control Reform
    • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
    • Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
    • Must be able to work on-site in Mesa, AZ
    • Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)Preferred Qualifications:
      • Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
      • Ability to be an independent thought leader for the function and work effectively as part of a highly integrated leadership team
      • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
      • Knowledge of Northrop Grumman products and services
      • Experience in training large, diverse groups on various export related issues matters
      • Able to obtain DoD security clearance, as required Salary Range: $89,800 USD - $134,800 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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