Manager Global Trade

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
No.

Clearance type:
None.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

• Manages a team of Global Trade professionals.
• Serves as the Guns OU Empowered Official for transactional compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, license and agreement preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions in lieu of licensing.
• 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 OU.
• Establishes relationships with key business collaborators and internal customers, including Business Development, Contracts, Global Supply Chain and Programs.
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 14 years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of international trade compliance experience.
• Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years of international trade compliance experience.
• Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations.
• Two (2) years experience as an Empowered Official.
• Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• 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 elevate potential conflicts to leadership.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 10% of the time).

• 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.
• Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements.
• Experience with USML Category I, II, and III and related ECCN's.
• Knowledge of ATF regulations regarding Firearms exports and imports.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $.

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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