Global Trade Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Trade Compliance professional in the United States to guide ITAR/EAR interpretation, prepare export/import authorizations, and ensure cross‑functional regulatory compliance across contracts and programs.

You will collaborate with Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering and Legal teams, maintain thorough recordkeeping, and support audits while balancing business needs and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum education depends on experience: HS + 6+ years, or Bachelor's + 2+ years, or Master's + 1+ years in international trade compliance.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR and related US government export regulations is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and interpretation of ITAR, EAR, BATFE, and related regulations.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, and New Business to assess export/import needs.
• Prepare and submit export/import authorization requests and manage post-approval activities.
• Support strategy development to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Present in meetings and training sessions; respond to questions on export/import compliance.
• Assist in corrective actions and negotiate issues with internal/external customers.

Skills

ITAR & EAR knowledge

Security clearance

Export/Import compliance

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DESCARTE OCR EASE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Key responsibilities

• Providing guidance and interpretation of USG regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), Anti-boycott Regulations, US Census and Customs Regulations.
• Working with various functional areas (Contracts, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Engineering, New Business, etc.) to determine their export/import needs.
• Preparing and submitting necessary export/import authorization requests required to support international programs and managing all post approval activities such as recordkeeping, reporting requirements, approvals for data exports and international shipping authorizations.
• Assisting Global Trade Manager to develop and implement appropriate strategies to meet business requirements and ensure full compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Formally presenting in meetings, training environments and responding to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors related to export/import compliance.
• Supporting corrective action implementation and negotiating export/import control issues with internal and external customers and resolve issues in a win/win manner.

Basic Qualifications

• One of the following: High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 plus years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 plus years of international trade compliance experience.
• Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 plus years of international trade compliance experience.
• Basic knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and other US Government Export Regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Customs/Census, FAR/DFARS, ATF, TINA and other US Government Regulations.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding contracts and associated scope of work and requirements.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with DESCARTE OCR EASE Export & Import Global Trade Compliance Software.
• Experience providing training to functional requesters.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external customers.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $113,800.00

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.