Manager, Global Trade

Northrop Grumman

. Manage a team of Global Trade professionals .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,100 - $199,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR compliance, while effectively managing a team of Global Trade professionals. Proven ability to lead initiatives for process improvement and provide training on trade compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ITAR ComplianceEAR ComplianceTeam LeadershipExport AuthorizationU.S. Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

International Trade ComplianceJurisdiction DeterminationClassification DeterminationRegulatory Requirements ApplicationComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationAdaptabilityJudgment

Tools & Technologies

OCR's EASE Software

Industry Keywords

Empowered OfficialDirect Commercial SaleForeign Military SalesUSML CategoriesTechnology Security and Foreign Disclosure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of Global Trade professionals
Serve as Empowered Official for transactional compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations
Prepare and process licenses and agreements and use exemptions and exceptions in lieu of licensing
Prepare export authorization application packages when required
Drive accountability through metrics
Provide advice, guidance, training, and authorization strategy on U.S. export regulations
Provide day-to-day people and subject matter leadership and develop team talent
Monitor changing export control laws and regulations and analyze their impact on services, technologies, policies, and procedures
Provide global trade training and awareness to internal and external customers
Investigate potential non-compliance and support disclosures and corrective actions with the Law Department
Coordinate with Technical Advisors and approve Jurisdiction and Classification reviews for the business unit
Establish relationships with Business Development, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Programs, and internal customers
Lead initiatives involving development, automation, and continuous improvement of Global Trade processes and tools
Maintain trade compliance records according to regulatory and company requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12+ years of international trade compliance experience, or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8+ years, or master's degree with a minimum of 6+ years
Proficiency in ITAR and EAR, including jurisdiction and classification determinations
Experience applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios and solving complex problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience leading and managing a team
Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving priorities, manage multiple projects, meet schedule and quality requirements, and exercise judgment about escalation
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 15% of the time
Preferred: 2+ years as an Empowered Official
Preferred: Experience with OCR's EASE software
Preferred: Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
Preferred: Experience with USML Categories XI, XII, and XIII and related ECCNs
Preferred: Knowledge of Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business