Principal Global Mobility Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

As a key member of the Global Mobility team, the Global Mobility Analyst will

be responsible for administering assignments to our employees traveling internationally and domestically.  The successful candidate will work closely with international business travelers and assignees to ensure a positive experience while enforcing strict compliance with immigration, employment, and tax regulations. 

This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States.

The Global Mobility analysts will:

• Manage the international and domestic assignment process and provide support to assignees and their families throughout the assignment lifecycle.  Advise on all aspects of the assignment to include but not limited to assignment agreements, immigration, visas, issue resolutions, host country labor law compliance, and compensation.
• Interpret policies and provide guidance to HR colleagues, management, and employees regarding international travel and assignments
• Oversee vendor processes to ensure immigration cases align with business expectations and employees are communicated to clearly and timely.
• Analyze mobility data to identify potential risks and partner with stakeholders for issue resolution.
• Develop strong working relationships with program leadership, HR, Payroll, legal and other functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements and facilitate a positive assignee experience.

Success in the role requires the ability to build partnerships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Adaptability, sound judgment, independent thinking, follow-through and initiative are essential. The analyst must be comfortable independently researching and providing guidance in complex and unstructured assignment scenarios with limit assistance from management. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed for presentation development and delivery and daily interactions with managers and employees. Strong analytical skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionality for this activity a plus. Individual must foster and maintain positive relationships and collaborate with GMO team members to ensure service delivery.

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters Degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR Associates Degree and 7 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma and 9 years of relevant experience
• Solid technical understanding of global mobility including International Assignments, Immigration, or Relocation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - specifically, the ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate complicated immigration concepts to others who may not have a background in immigration
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Prior Global Mobility (GMO) experience and exposure to working overseas
• Experience with the federal acquisition regulation (FAR)
• Experience with non-traditional immigration pathways such as SOFA and the Foreign Clearance Guide
• Previous work experience in corporate environment or immigration law firm
• Experience facilitating a positive onboarding experience of expatriates deploying overseas
• Experience conducting pre-departure orientation and repatriation meetings from an HR perspective

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.