Manager 2 Global Trade

Northrop Grumman•McLean, VA

2d•$115,000 - $199,700•Hybrid

About The Position

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 (NGDS) is seeking an experienced trade compliance professional to join the Global Trade (GT) organization as a Manager 2, Global Trade. This position has responsibility to provide leadership and support for the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit based out of the NGDS office in McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; or Warner Robins, GA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 plus years of international trade compliance experience
Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 plus years of international trade compliance experience
Experience leading and managing a team
Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
Knowledge of Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) process
Experience in reading and interpreting regulations and applying changes to current procedures and practices
Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
Experience with OCR's EASE software
Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
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 escalate potential conflicts to leadership
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Must be able to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 10% of the time)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) plus years’ experience as an Empowered Official
Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or above)
Demonstrated performance in working in a fast-paced environment while delivering a quality work product
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Demonstrated highly collaborative work style, success in resolving difficult situations and effective communication with all levels of stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
Experience in and comfortable with providing training in person or via virtual methods
Experience in mentoring junior employees

Responsibilities

Manages a team of Global Trade professionals
Serves as immediate manager for transactional compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, license and agreement preparation and processing, and the use of exemptions and exceptions
Prepare export authorization application packages, when required
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 BU
Establish relationships with key business collaborators and internal customers, including Business Development, Contracts, Global Supply Chain and Programs
As assigned, 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

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)