Compliance Specialist – ITAR EAR FAR DFARS

Overview

An established U.S. defense and government contractor is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support enterprise regulatory compliance across federal programs. This role focuses on export controls import compliance and federal contracting regulations within a highly regulated Aerospace & Defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ITAR / EAR export compliance including classification licensing documentation and recordkeeping
• Manage ATF import/export compliance including Forms 6 & 6A FFL/FEL coordination and AECA registration
• Ensure adherence to FAR / DFARS requirements across active government contracts
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal Contracts IT Security HR and Finance
• Support DCMA / DCAA audits internal compliance reviews and corrective action plans
• Assist in developing and delivering compliance training and reporting
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and support regulatory inquiries

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Law Finance Compliance or related field
• 3 years of experience in Aerospace & Defense or Government Contracting
• Hands-on experience with ITAR and EAR export compliance (licensing classification and controls)
• Direct experience with ATF import compliance (Forms 6/6A FFL/FEL AECA registration)
• Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS regulations
• Experience supporting compliance in a matrixed multi-stakeholder environment (contracts legal security operations)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• Valid U.S. passport and willingness to travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCEP CIA or CISSP
• Experience supporting NIST 800-171 / CMMC compliance environments
• Experience with large defense primes subcontractors or federal system integrators
• Exposure to DCMA/DCAA audit processes and corrective action systems

Ideal Background

Candidates should have hands-on experience in federal compliance programs within Aerospace & Defense or regulated government contracting environments including export control operations and contract compliance at scale.

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical compliance programs supporting U.S. federal and defense operations in a highly regulated collaborative environment.