RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
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.
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.
Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Director of International Trade Compliance - Level 1 , to join our team in McLean VA; Dulles, VA; Redondo Beach, CA; Linthicum, MD; Chandler, AZ; or any other NG Space location .
The qualified applicant will lead Northrop Grumman Space Systems' International Trade Compliance (ITC) Department, which provides support and guidance for international trade and logistics (export and import) to capture teams, program teams, supply chain and employees. The successful candidate will lead the sector's International Trade Compliance team of export, import, compliance, customs and transportation leaders and professionals. This team ensures the compliant movement of tangible hardware and intangible technical data, and the performance of defense services, in support of business requirements while achieving regulatory compliance with all customs, export, and import authorities, both domestic and foreign.
In this job, you will:
Serve as a key advisor to Space Sector on all International Trade Compliance-related matters.
Partner with the corporate Global Trade Compliance team, serving as the sector's representative.
Develop and manage comprehensive internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain, offsets and other business activities.
Forge partnerships with appropriate government regulatory agencies, as needed.
Establish, implement, and maintain operational processes for assuring trade compliance through gate reviews of technical data, defense services, foreign travel, foreign visitors, and export/import hardware shipments.
Ensure the maintenance of applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure tracking and monitoring of all matters of potential non-compliance.
Establish metrics and review data integrity.
Partner with the Legal department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or concerns.
Promote professional growth of the ITC workforce through training, development, and education opportunities.
Implement an effective compliance program to include audit/assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.
Maintain a control and monitoring system/process to identify, prevent, detect, correct and report potential escapes.
Generate performance metrics for export and import processes, and reports metrics at all levels of the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of directly related trade compliance professional experience, including people management experience - OR - Master's degree with 8+ years of directly related trade compliance professional experience, including people management experience.
Extensive experience as an Empowered Official.
Experience with export/import licensing and exemptions/exceptions for international procurement/supply chain activities.
Ability to travel 10%.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief or present information to senior leadership.
Ability to analyze metrics and trends.
Experience collaborating with other functions, departments, and levels of the organization.
Ability to lead organizational changes in response to changing regulatory requirements or business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading an organization with a focus on growing profitable international business while ensuring compliance with US export/import laws and regulations.
Experience developing export/import licensing policies, procedures and work instructions.
Experience creating, modifying and implementing export/import licensing policies, procedures and work instructions.
Experience managing investigations involving potential export/import violations.
Understanding of tariffs and ability to engage with partner organizations to review tariff mitigation strategies.
About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
Primary Level Salary Range: $160,200.00 - $278,200.00
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.
