International Trade Compliance Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman Space Sector International Trade Compliance 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

This role can be located at one of the following space sector locations:
Chandler AZ;
Gilbert AZ;
Sterling VA; or, Redondo Beach CA.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.

In this job, you will:

• Develop and manage internal controls for export and import activities to ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign trade regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, customs and sanctions requirements).
• Establish and maintain business processes for preparing, routing, and coordinating export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations through Sector Compliance and/or external Customs Brokers for submission to the U.S. government and foreign authorities, as applicable.
• Partner closely with Sector Compliance and external Customs Brokers to ensure consistent, aligned interpretations of regulatory requirements and internal guidance.
• Design and oversee operational processes that ensure trade compliance through gate reviews for export/import shipments.
• Maintain trade compliance records in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and auditability.
• Partner with the Law Department, Sector Compliance, and other functions to investigate, analyze, and help resolve trade compliance issues, problems, questions, or complaints.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs and audit/assessment activities to measure and ensure the effectiveness of trade compliance controls.
• Define, track, and report performance metrics for export and import processes to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Provide expert guidance on customs and classification matters, including product classification under the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) and Schedule B, working in concert with Customs Brokers and Sector Compliance as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 2:
  Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – a Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant professional experience.
• Level 3:
  Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker.
• Demonstrated expertise in USHTS and Schedule B classification, including application of customs rulings and interpretive guidance.
• Experience developing and managing export/import control processes and tools supporting complex technical programs or products.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills, with the ability to influence and…