ATF Compliance Analyst 2

ATF Compliance Analyst

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Compliance Analyst to join our growing team of diverse professionals to support our Radford (Virginia) location. The selected candidate will ensure ATF compliance with applicable laws and implementing regulations, including the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA), the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA), the Safe Explosives Act of 2002 (SEA), the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 (OCCA), and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (AECA). In addition to Radford, VA this position can be based in a Northrop Grumman office located in McLean, VA; Falls Church, VA; Rocket Center, WV; or Linthicum, MD with travel to Radford.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Leverages knowledge of regulatory cross-over issues between the NFA, GCA, and AECA to measure and / or mitigate potential business impact.
• Supports, mentors, and develops diversified individuals in the management of ATF compliance and responsibilities at the facility level.
• Reviews variance requests, exemption requests, hardware determinations, import permits, and conducts new program pursuit assessments.
• Ensures timely and accurate recordkeeping of applicable firearms and explosives acquisitions and dispositions.
• Manages and oversees Federal Firearms License (FFL) / Federal Explosives License (FEL) renewals / close-outs, trade names, and required state permits.
• Supports ATF site inspections (includes preparation activities and post audit corrective actions internal and external)
• Enforces compliance, creates corrective actions, and manages program recovery.
• Manages escalation process for issues and briefs BU leadership accordingly.
• Assesses and provides guidance to BU leadership on ATF compliance resource management and needs.
• Leads implementation of process improvement
• Assesses GCA / SEA Prohibited Category employee denials with coordination from Human Resources
• Ensures respective OU procedures and work instructions adhere to sector-level policies.
• Provides respective OU training and tools.
• Provides support to the Defense Systems Sector ATF Compliance Manager for special projects as needed.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $63,800.00 - $110,900.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.