Senior Manager, Global Trade

Northrop Grumman

. Provide leadership and support for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division, C2 and Weapons Integration (CWI), Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit and NG Polska .

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeAlabama, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,800 - $239,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and support for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division, C2 and Weapons Integration (CWI), Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit and NG Polska
Lead a team of managers and professionals to develop export authorization strategies and implement policies and procedures for all export/import licensing and compliance activities
Provide advice, guidance & authorization strategy concerning the requirements, interpretation, and obligations of U.S. export regulations
Serve as the senior SDS & WIMS Empowered Official for transactional compliance with export regulations, license preparation and processing
Develop and execute licensing strategies, export authorizations, training, and guidance based upon knowledge of the U.S. export regulations and implementation of Northrop Grumman policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of international trade compliance (export, import and/or customs) experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of international trade compliance experience
Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of international trade compliance experience
Proficiency in the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
3 plus years of experience as an Empowered Official
Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Active or ability to obtain U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

international trade complianceexport licensingimport licensingcustoms complianceITAREARjurisdiction determinationclassification determinationproblem analysislicense preparation

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationguidanceadvisory skillsstrategic thinkingpolicy implementationtraining developmentanalytical skillscomplex problem solving

Certifications

U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance