Senior Global Trade Compliance Lead (ITAR/EAR)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst (Level 4) to join the Global Trade organization.

The role can be based in McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; or Warner Robins, GA, and involves managing export/import controls to ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements. You will interact with multiple internal teams, prepare licenses and determinations, and support gate reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 6+ years.
• ITAR and EAR knowledge including jurisdiction and classification determinations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Strong problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal export and import controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Submit licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations to the U.S. government.
• Execute gate reviews of technical data, foreign travel, visits and shipments.
• Maintain trade compliance records per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with functions to develop authorization strategies and ensure compliance.
• Mentor junior Analysts on export regulations and procedures.
• Develop and deliver export training and compliance updates.

Skills

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

OCR's EASE software

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst (Level 4) to join the Global Trade organization.

The role can be based in McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; or Warner Robins, GA, and involves managing export/import controls to ensure compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements. You will interact with multiple internal teams, prepare licenses and determinations, and support gate reviews.