Regulatory & Compliance Manager

THE COMPANY

For over 40 years Aero Simulation Inc. (ASI) has provided quality flight training devices to the US Military. ASI has successfully built numerous training systems with a primary focus on aircrew and maintenance training systems. Our current programs include but are not limited to the B-1 Training Systems (Air Force) E-2D Training Systems (Navy) CH-53E Training Devices (USMC) IMOMS (Coast Guard) Navigation Seamanship Shiphandling Trainer NSST (Navy). To learn more about ASI visit Programs Aero Simulation Inc.

ASI is a 100% employee-owned engineering and manufacturing company committed to supporting the nations warfighters. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making motivates our teams increases our productivity improves retention and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other and we have fun collaborating sharing experience and expertise and learning along the way. We strive to deliver exceptional quality elevate client relationships and enrich the careers and lives of our employee-owners. As Employee-Owners we are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the company.

In addition to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we offer a flexible work environment generous paid time off professional development opportunities industry competitive compensation and superior benefits to include medical dental 401k and more!

ASI is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality service and to fostering a community of support for each and every member of the team. To learn more about this opportunity keep reading!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regulatory & Compliance Manager (Defense Programs) is responsible for interpreting and operationalizing U.S. defense-related regulatory requirements including but not limited to ITAR EAR CMMC DFARS cybersecurity clauses and related DoD information-protection requirements. This role leads the development implementation and ongoing governance of company-wide policies procedures training programs and assessment activities to ensure proper governance classification protection and exportability determinations for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Controlled Technical Information (CTI) and ITAR/EAR-controlled data.

This position serves as the primary compliance authority supporting program execution audits pre-contract reviews and routine departmental operations to mitigate regulatory contractual and security risk.

This is not a technical role however a general understanding of the tools and technologies used to implement technical security controls is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Interpretation and Program Development

• Serve as the companys subject matter expert on ITAR EAR CMMC DFARS cybersecurity clauses and DoD-specific controlled information categories.
• Develop and maintain corporate policies operating procedures standards and guidance related to data protection export controls and information governance.
• Maintain a regulatory intelligence function tracking changes to relevant U.S. government requirements industry trends and enforcement actions as well as assessing potential impact to company operations and programs.
• Controlled Information Governance
• Lead classification and marking reviews for CUI CTI ITAR/EAR technical data and company proprietary information.
• Establish and administer processes for data handling storage transmission and access authorization consistent with government and corporate requirements.
• Work with engineering program management quality operations and HR to embed classification controls into daily workflows and business processes.

Training and Awareness

• Develop annual and role-based training programs for CUI export controls cybersecurity compliance and sensitive data handling.
• Deliver instructor-led training as needed to maintain training records to support audit readiness and compliance verification.
• Assessments Monitoring and Oversight
• Support internal readiness assessments for CMMC and NIST 800-171.
• Participate in program reviews contract kickoff meetings and export-related technical reviews to identify and address compliance risks early.
• Conduct periodic audits of data storage locations document repositories and file-sharing platforms to ensure compliance with information handling requirements.

Export Controls (ITAR/EAR)

• Provide guidance on jurisdiction and classification (USML/ECCN) for technical data and defense articles.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on export license requirements and technology control plans (TCPs).
• Enforce access restrictions and ensure adequate technical safeguards for export-controlled information.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with HR IT Security Engineering Operations and Program Management to integrate compliance requirements within business processes.
• Serve as point of contact during audits inspections and external assessments.
• Support incident response involving potential mishandling of controlled information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This role may provide functional guidance training and compliance direction to employees across the organization without direct supervisory authority.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5-10 years of experience in defense-sector compliance cybersecurity export controls or related governance roles.
• Strong understanding of ITAR EAR CMMC 2.0 NIST 800-171 and DFARS 7012/7019/7020/7021.
• Experience creating policies procedures and training content.
• Demonstrated ability to perform controlled-information classification and export-control evaluations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting DoD contracts as part of a DIB contractor.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems and configuration management.
• Compliance-centric certifications such as CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) or similar.
• Existing security clearance or clearance eligibility.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey quality requirements findings and corrective actions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills including the ability to assess systems and processes identify gaps or risks and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment and manage competing demands with professionalism.
• Ability to handle pressure and ambiguity while maintaining focus sound judgment and adherence to quality standards.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in business cybersecurity information systems or related field.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship Required: As a federal contractor supporting the U.S. warfighter it is required that all employees in this role be United States citizens in compliance with government contract and security requirements.

Background Check: Must be able to successfully pass an initial background screening.

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required by the position.

Work Schedule Flexibility: Occasional overtime and alternate shifts may be required to meet customer schedules critical deadlines or program milestones.

Travel Requirements: Must be able and willing to travel domestically and on occasion internationally to customer sites partner locations or project meetings in support of contract objectives.

Drug-Free Workplace: ASI maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.

Employment Contingency: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all background checks security clearance requirements and drug-screening results.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle feel and operate tools equipment and computer peripherals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person over the phone and in writing.
• Visual acuity required to perform inspections read drawings specifications and computer screens including close vision and color differentiation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying noise levels temperatures and activity.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in a shop floor environment where forklifts and other equipment can create a loud noise level. The work is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as external customers.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications that are required of the employee for the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The following policies apply to all areas of employment including recruitment hiring training and development promotion transfer termination layoff compensation benefits social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Candidate Reasonable Accommodation

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify Aero Simulation Inc. by e-mail at or by calling directly at .

ADA Policy

It is the policy of ASI to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments. ASI will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms privileges or conditions of employment because of a persons physical or mental disability. ASI also will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with handicaps disabilities provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made are not an undue hardship for ASI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ASI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting retaining and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity domestic/civil partnership or marital status national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive for everyone to be valued connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

E-Verify

ASI is proud to be an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.