Job Description
Job description This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. to learn more. Job Description We are seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Compliance to lead procurement and trade compliance across our aerospace & defense operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that all supply chain activities meet U.S. government contracting requirements, export/import regulations, and internal controls, while enabling efficient execution. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for CPSR readiness, FAR/DFARS compliance, and Trade Compliance (ITAR/EAR), operating across a multi-site, matrixed organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Compliance & Governance Own compliance with FAR/DFARS, CPSR
requirements, and internal procurement policies Develop and maintain compliant procurement procedures, controls, and documentation Ensure consistency and integrity of procurement practices across sites Trade Compliance (Export/Import) Lead supply chain adherence to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) Ensure proper export classification (USML/ECCN), licensing requirements, and recordkeeping for procured materials and technical data Oversee supplier compliance with export control requirements, including flow-down of ITAR/EAR
clauses Partner with Engineering, Contracts, and Legal to ensure compliant handling of controlled technical data and hardware Support export/import audits, disclosures, and investigations, as required Provide training and guidance to Supply Chain teams on export compliance requirements Ensure alignment with Denied Party Screening, country restrictions, and embargo regulations Audit, CPSR & Regulatory Readiness Lead preparation and execution of CPSR and other government audits Conduct internal compliance audits and drive corrective actions Serve as primary interface with DCMA, DCAA, and regulatory agencies Small Business Subcontracting Program (SBLO) Act as Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) Ensure compliance with subcontracting plans and reporting ( eSRS ) Integrate small business goals into sourcing strategies and other cross functional teams Conduct training across procurement teams at EBAD. Maintain the small business documentation for the suppliers Policy, Training & Organizational Enablement Develop and deliver training on FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and procurement compliance Drive awareness and accountability across Supply Chain and cross-functional teams Partner with Contracts, Legal, and Compliance to align policies and clause flow-downs Supplier Compliance & Risk Management Ensure supplier onboarding and monitoring includes: Trade compliance (ITAR/EAR) Cybersecurity (NIST 800-171 / Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification CMMC) Regulatory certifications and ethical sourcing Identify and mitigate compliance risks across the supply base Contract Flow-Down & Reporting Ensure accurate flow-down of contractual and regulatory requirements Oversee required reporting (small business, EEO, anti-trafficking, conflict minerals, etc.) Support compliant source selection and documentation Continuous Improvement Improve compliance processes while enabling efficient procurement execution Strengthen audit readiness and internal controls across systems and processes Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, or related field 5+ years of experience in aerospace & defense or regulated environment Strong working knowledge of: FAR/DFARS & CPSR ITAR/EAR
export regulations Experience supporting government audits and compliance programs Preferred:
Experience with export classification (USML/ECCN) and licensing processes Background interfacing with DDTC or BIS SBLO
experience and eSRS reporting Familiarity with NIST 800-171 / CMMC ERP
experience (IFS, SAP, Costpoint) Certifications:
CPCM, CFCM, CPSM, or Export Compliance certifications This position is required to travel. Compensation:
Salary Range:
$130,000 - $165,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Keywords supply-chain compliance microsoft-compliance-manager mission-critical cabinet-construction-materials-hardware job-descriptions subject-matter-expert-sme trade-compliance ear-nose-throat clubs-organizations supply-management logistics-and-procurement policies-and-practices laws-and-regulations recordkeeping audits training-certification education-training training-and-development dcaa-compliance reporting-and-disclosure adaptive-project-management-and-reporting corporate-risk risk-management onboarding cyber-security national-institute-of-standards-technology-nist cyber-maturity-model-certification-cmmc ethical-sourcing equal-employment-opportunity-eeo conflict-minerals continuous-improvement-process-cip audit-readiness internal-controls environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment enterprise-resource-planning-erp food-enterprise-resource-planning-erp medical-devices-enterprise-resource-planning-erp sap salary-range market-data religion-belief-and-spirituality sexual-orientation ethnicity-national-origin workday
