Manager International Trade Compliance 2
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Legal
USD 121k-199,700 / year
Posted on Feb 4, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman is seeking an Enterprise International Trade Compliance (ITC) Import Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position preferred to be located in Falls Church, VA, but open to remote schedule. Telework arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.
The Enterprise ITC Import Manager will oversee US import and Customs compliance as well as ITC import initiatives as the Corporate principal lead. The successful candidate will provide regulatory oversight while developing and implementing an Enterprise import compliance strategy in coordination with key internal functions and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
Government Interface, Advocacy, and Industrial Engagement:
Primary interface to U.S. Census Bureau for EEI filing concerns and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for Enterprise account management, partnership programs, and Enterprise US import framework
Works with regulators, as appropriate, representing the Company as a primary interface with government agencies on import operations compliance issues
Maintains Customs recordkeeping systems as required by regulation including management of NG's import registrations, Customs bonds, importer of record numbers (or equivalent) on file with Customs, enterprise US ATF registration, and Customs power of attorney authorizations (or equivalent)
Participates in industry associations and attends seminars to ensure the company is current on best practices and industry tools
Benchmarks against industry best practices and peer organizations
Customs Broker Management:
Partners with Global Supply Chain to manage contract renewals and leads Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with contracted Customs Brokers to ensure Customs “Reasonable Care” is exercised
Evaluates Customs Brokers’ performance in relation to customs common check areas, contract, adherence to NG Broker Standard Operating Procedure, and other relevant issues; Assigns and tracks corrective actions to address any performance issues identified
Leadership Meetings and Councils:
Represents the Enterprise GSC import compliance function at the quarterly ITC Leadership Roundtable, annual Risk Assessment meetings, and supports senior leadership preparation for the Export Import Policy Council (EIPC)
Manages the import community of practice
Leads the Corporate Customs committee with NG's ITC Sector principal import officials to ensure import trade compliance is embedded throughout the business process and at site locations
Integrates and collaborates with Global Supply Chain, Contracts and other functions to ensure a holistic and strategic import compliance posture across the Enterprise, including participation in relevant Councils
Policies, Procedures, Training, Awareness and Automation:
Maintains expert knowledge of import and operations regulations
Maintains assigned Enterprise procedures, policies, and other internal controls to ensure trade compliance
Provides direction for compliance with regulatory requirements affecting import and operations, including guidance on Customs classifications, valuation, and other regulatory requirements
In partnership with Sector ITC functions, promotes awareness of import compliance programs throughout the corporation to include training and communication campaigns
Partners with internal stakeholders to identify and implement duty/tariff mitigation strategies (i.e. assists in sourcing strategies based on country of origin, tariffs, and trade deals)
Works closely with stakeholders to advocate and embed import compliance requirements in enterprise systems to support import regulatory and reporting requirements
Monitoring, Assessments, Audits and Corrective Actions:
Designs, directs and conducts an annual risk assessment to monitor and measure identify and address import compliance and export operations risks
Mitigates risk through enterprise import assessments by analyzing enterprise import data trends, including but not limited to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and US Census, to identify areas of risk and provide recommendations
Supports internal audits and Law Department import compliance investigations
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree plus 8 years relevant experience
Working knowledge of the 19 CFR Customs Duties regulations, 15 CFR Part 30 Foreign Trade Regulations, and global customs regulations, US Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, including its Trusted Trader/Trade Compliance program
US citizen with the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Security Clearance
Customs Brokers License (US Customs & Border Protection)
Demonstrated leadership, data analytics and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills – written and oral presentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience preferred
Experience with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) preferred
People leadership experience preferred
