Manager 2 Global Trade

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Empowered Official to join the Global Trade (GT) organization as a Manager 2, Global Trade. This position has responsibility to provide leadership and support for the Global C2 Business Unit based out of NGDS office in McLean, VA; Huntsville, AL; or Linthicum, MD.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Manages a team of Global Trade professionals
• Serves as 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
• 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

 

Basic Qualifications:

• One of the following:
  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 plus 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
• Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
• 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 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 15% of the time)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated performance in working in a fast-paced environment while delivering a quality work product
• Two (2) plus years experience as an Empowered Official
• 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 XI, XII and XIII and related ECCN’s
• Knowledge of Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) process

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,100.00 - $199,700.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.