Principal / Sr Principal Intl Trade Compliance Analyst

Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst / Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst / Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst to join our team in Elkton, MD or Rocket Center, WV. This position will report to the Manager of International Trade Compliance (ITC) of Propulsion Systems and Controls Business Unit and will require the ability to work on-site in one of the specified locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with various functional areas to determine their export / import needs, and develop and implement appropriate strategies to meet business requirements and ensure full compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Prepare and submit necessary export / import authorization requests required to support international programs within Armament Systems
• Review and approve international travel requests, foreign visit requests, and export / import transactions
• Provide guidance and interpretation of US government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Assist in the development and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures, such as internal control plans for approved authorizations
• Manage all post approval activities such as recordkeeping, reporting requirements, approvals for data exports and international shipping authorizations
• Perform compliance assessments of license and agreement files and assist as necessary in any investigations of potential compliance violations
• Support and implementation of corrective actions that result from export / import compliance violations
• Prepare and deliver to programs, export and import internal control plans and proviso reviews
• Conduct export / import training and provide formal and informal communication / guidance to internal and external customers regarding all conditions of the export and import authorizations
• Assist in the review of export and import clauses in international new business contracts and provide recommendations
• Review of program contractual statements of work to assist in the development of the work scope for each export / import authorization(s)
• Make formal presentations in meetings, training environments and respond to questions from management, employees, customers, and vendors related to export / import compliance
• Negotiates export / import control issues with internal and external customers and resolves issues in a win / win manner
• Prepare and brief licensing slide for commitment reviews

Basic Qualifications

This position may be filled as a Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst or as a Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst.

Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst (Level 3)

Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst (Level 4)

Preferred Qualifications / Skills