International Trade Compliance Analyst

We are looking for you to join our team as an International Trade Compliance Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD or Charlottesville, VA. This position is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:  

The International Trade Compliance Analyst (Analyst) will be part of the Mission Systems Sector International Trade Compliance organization, supporting Mission Systems Export Compliance Team, working to ensure compliance with export laws and internal processes that enhance foreign policy and protect national security.

The Analyst will develop and manage comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain and other business activities.

The Analyst will establish business and operational processes for submission and capture of all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations with the US Government, and for assuring trade compliance through gate reviews of technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import shipments.  They will maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements, support the law department in investigating and resolving compliance questions or complaints, and support performance metrics for export processes.

Specifically roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with US and foreign regulations in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain, and other business activities.

• Executing business processes for submitting to and obtaining from the US government all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations.

• Establishes operational processes for assuring trade compliance through gate reviews for technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits, and export and import shipments.

• Collaborate with various functional areas to develop and implement appropriate authorization strategies to meet business requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.

• Assess complex transactions and determine applicability of internal gate reviews, licenses, exceptions, and exemptions.

• Maintains applicable trade compliance records by regulatory requirements.

• Support performance metrics for export processes.

• Represent the organization as a prime contact on complex contracts or projects, internal working groups, and capture activities. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on high visibility matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• Exercise good judgment of when to seek management support and guidance as needed, including collaborating on decisions which have the potential to be high visibility or impactful.

• Develop and deliver presentations, including Export General Awareness training, program/function specific export training, lessons learned, and program/capture export licensing strategy updates to Division leadership.

• Provide mentoring to other ITC employees.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of international trade compliance experience or a Masters degree with 1 year of related experience as described above.

• Will consider 6 years of experience in lieu of degree requirement.

• Prior experience with ITAR and EAR

• Experience in assessment and application of export and import regulations and commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations

• Experience preparing and administering Department of State and Department of Commerce licenses and agreements

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret level security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OCR's EASE software (EEMS)

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products

• A current/active US Government Secret level security clearance

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!