Global Trade Analyst

Northrop Grumman • McLean, WV

3d • $65,500 - $113,800

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Global Trade Professional to join its Global Trade organization as a Global Trade Analyst. The position supports the Missile Products Business Unit and is based at an NGDS office in Rocket Center, West Virginia; Linthicum, Maryland; McLean, Virginia; or Plymouth, Minnesota. The role provides guidance on US government trade regulations, supports export and import authorization processes for international programs, and helps ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A Secret-level security clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: high school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of international trade compliance experience; bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of international trade compliance experience; or master's degree with at least 1 year of international trade compliance experience.
• Have basic knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other US government export regulations.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Customs/Census, FAR/DFARS, ATF, TINA, and other US government regulations.
• Experience reviewing and understanding contracts and their 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and interpret US government regulations, including ITAR, EAR, BATFE, anti-boycott regulations, and US Census and Customs regulations.
• Work with Contracts, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Engineering, New Business, and other functional areas to determine export and import needs.
• Prepare and submit export and import authorization requests needed to support international programs.
• Manage post-approval activities, including recordkeeping, reporting requirements, approvals for data exports, and international shipping authorizations.
• Assist the Global Trade Manager in developing and implementing strategies that meet business requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Present formally in meetings and training environments, and respond to trade-compliance questions from management, employees, customers, and vendors.
• Support corrective-action implementation and negotiate export and import control issues with internal and external customers to resolve them in a win/win manner.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED