Compliance & Risk Manager

Role Overview

• Lead the Company’s government compliance programs, including export and import controls, DDTC licensing, CUI management, and adherence to FAR, DFARS, and related contracting requirements
• Oversee internal compliance audits, employee compliance training, and certification tracking across all business units
• Support the Legal Department in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining compliance-related policies, procedures, and certifications, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Coordinate enterprise risk management activities, including business continuity planning, disaster recovery, cybersecurity readiness, and third-party risk management
• Collaborate with IT on cybersecurity policy development, employee training, and annual third-party assessments or penetration tests
• Support the implementation and monitoring of supplier risk management and compliance with DFARS and CMMC requirements, including supplier qualification, performance tracking, and corrective action documentation
• Lead initiatives related to employee reporting, ethics, and Code of Conduct training, ensuring consistent application across all subsidiaries
• Support ESG initiatives where applicable, including environmental impact reporting, ethical sourcing, and human rights compliance
• Serve as the internal liaison to management on risk and compliance matters, providing periodic updates to the General Counsel and contributing to quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in compliance and risk management throughout the enterprise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related legal or operational roles in an industrial, manufacturing, or defense environment
• Experience with U.S. Government contracting and export control regulatory frameworks (FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, communication, administrative and problem-solving skills
• Experience in and/or strong interest in developing understanding of a corporate legal department environment
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and with other corporate departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management software.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, disability, life insurance, and dental insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings through HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment and employer match (immediate vesting)
• Paid holidays, PTO/Vacation
• Tuition reimbursement after 90 days of full-time employment