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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as an International Trade Compliance Analyst/Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD OR Rolling Meadows, IL office. This requisition may be filled as an International Trade Compliance Analyst or Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst.
What You Will Get To Do:
The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's International Trade Compliance organization, supporting the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) division, working to ensure compliance with export laws and internal processes that support foreign policy and protect national security.
Responsibilities Include:
Develop and manage comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain and other business activities.
Establish business processes for submitting to and obtaining from the US government all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations.
Executes operational processes to ensure regulatory trade compliance through gate reviews of technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import shipments.
Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Perform compliance assessments of transactions and support the law department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or complaints.
Support performance metrics for export processes.
Collaborate with various functional areas to develop and implement appropriate authorization strategies to meet business requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Determine and validate appropriate commodity jurisdiction and classifications.
Independently assess complex transactions and determine applicability of internal gate reviews, licenses, exceptions, and exemptions.
Assist in the review of export/import clauses in Statements of Work and Non-Disclosure Agreements and provide recommendations regarding potential impact to business activity.
Review and disposition public release requests.
Perform compliance assessments of transactions as necessary for investigations of potential instances of non-compliance.
Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures as required.
Represent the organization as a prime contact on complex contracts or projects, internal working groups, and capture activities. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on high visibility matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Exercise good judgment of when to seek management support and guidance as needed, including collaborating on decisions which have the potential to be high visibility.
Develop and deliver presentations, including Export General Awareness training, program/function specific export training, lessons learned, and program/capture export licensing strategy updates to Division leadership.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications - International Trade Compliance Analyst:
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience
Experience in utilizing and applying the ITAR and EAR
Experience assessing and applying export regulations when determining commodity jurisdiction and classification
U.S. Citizenship required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required
Basic Qualifications: Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst:
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience
Experience in utilizing and applying the ITAR and EAR
Experience assessing and applying export regulations when determining commodity jurisdiction and classification
U.S. Citizenship required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Experience with OCR's EASE software
Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products
Experience in and comfortable with providing training in person or via virtual methods
Experience in mentoring junior employees
Experience in reading and interpreting regulations and applying changes to current procedures and practices
Experience in both DCS and FMS export requirements
Experience supporting business development activities
A current/active DoD Secret clearance
What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!