Sr Prncpl Intl Trade Compliance Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Sector is seeking a Senior Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst (Level 4) to join its team of qualified, and diverse professionals. This position is offered as hybrid work arrangement.

Job Responsibilities:

Develops and manages comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with US and foreign regulations in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain and other business activities. Establishes and maintains relations with appropriate government regulatory agencies.

Establishes operational processes for assuring trade compliance through gate reviews for export and import shipments. Maintains applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Determines and verifies HTS & Schedule B classifications and other trade data of products and components to ensure correct and accurate declarations to Customs and other governmental authorities.
 

Supports eligibility requirements related to special duty programs such as Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and duty-free eligibility under HTS chapter 98, including Military Duty Free (MDF) under HTS heading 9808.

Supports law department in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, or complaints. Establishes and maintains training and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls. Generates performance metrics for export and import processes.

Determines the best method of transportation globally, referring to documentation for destination, considering factors such as export/import authority, expense, delivery times, and user requirements. Contact carriers and interdepartmental personnel to discuss delivery issues, recommending rescheduling, alternate routines, alternate carriers and the like.

Conducts reviews, assessments and training as it relates to import and export activity, to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal compliance controls. Interfaces with cross functional
departments to manage requests for information missing at the time of import or export.

Works with internal programs, outside vendors and suppliers to improve compliance efficiencies, prepare correct documentation in accordance with the internal requirements, terms & conditions, and government regulations while reducing potential inbound and outbound transportation delays.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task several projects at once.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; candidates without a Bachelor’s degree will be considered if they have 12+ years of relevant experience

- Experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain pertaining to Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Trade Compliance, Import/Export regulations
- Ability to obtain a clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
- Customs Brokers License
- SAP experience desired/preferred
- In-depth knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with Government Regulations, including knowledge of International Traffic in A