Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst for its location in Rolling Meadows, IL. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from the Rolling Meadows, IL. area.

What You’ll get to Do:

The International Trade Compliance Analyst will support the Navigation, Targeting & Survivability product portfolio, working to ensure compliance with export laws and internal processes that support foreign policy and protect national security.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have solid work experience in the defense industry with past work experience in the areas of contracting, international trade, and/or legal. The position will be responsible for integrating export/import regulations into business processes; applying for all DDTC and BIS licenses and ensuring legal compliance to maximize business outcomes.

The role and responsibilities of the Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage comprehensive internal export controls to ensure compliance with U.S. (ITAR and EAR) and foreign regulations in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain, and other business activities.

• Work to ensure compliance with export laws that enhance foreign policy and protect national security. 

• Establish and implement business processes for submitting to and obtaining from the U.S. government all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations.

• Assure that transactions comply with government regulations and internal procedures by conducting gate reviews for technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits, and export and import shipments.

• Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

• Participate in training and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.

• Support law department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or complaints.

• Commodity jurisdiction and classification determination; and making determinations regarding applicability of exceptions and exemptions.

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

• Seek management support and guidance as needed, including collaborating on decisions that have the potential to be high visibility or impact.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in export/import licensing and/ or compliance in relevant field (e.g. Trade Compliance, Contracts, Legal, Program Management, etc.), or Master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in export/import licensing and/ or compliance in relevant field (e.g. Trade Compliance, Contracts, Legal, Program Management, etc.). We will consider a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in export/import licensing and/ or compliance in relevant field (e.g. Trade Compliance, Contracts, Legal, Program Management, etc.)

• Working knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other US Government Regulations.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of the OCR EASE Software.

• Experience with use of/authorizing ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions.

• Experienced and comfortable providing training in person or via virtual methods.

• Ability to participate in corporate-wide working groups for new procedures, regulatory changes, etc.

• Able to learn and use new web-based applications including workflows and databases.

• Experience with making Jurisdiction and Classification determinations.

• Active 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

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.