Government Services Program Manager

Aerospace & Defense / Government Services

Position Summary

Stephen Gould is seeking a Government Services Program Manager to lead and support regulatory compliance cybersecurity governance government contracting activities and cross-functional operational initiatives within a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

This role serves as a key internal advisor to both Gould Southern and the broader Stephen Gould organization by evaluating business opportunities involving government or defense-related work and determining whether specialized regulatory oversight is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ITAR FAR/DFARS export controls CMMC and cybersecurity compliance frameworks along with the ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly across technical and non-technical teams.

About Gould Southern

Gould Southern a subsidya 40-person AS9100-certified ITAR-compliant GSA-registered subsidiary of Stephen Gould. Built specifically to operate within the defense supply chain and over 18 years it has become a trusted partner on advanced U.S. defense and aerospace programs including next-generation stealth bomber platforms multirole fighter aircraft airborne early warning and command-and-control aircraft and a high-profile executive transport aircraft program owned by the U.S. Government. Its core capabilities include turnkey tool kitting RFID-based tool control and asset tracking warehouse automation and on-site program execution for major aerospace and defense contractors.

The organization partners with major aerospace and defense contractors and operates within a highly regulated environment requiring rigorous compliance cybersecurity and operational controls.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Government ContractingPM1 JD2

• Evaluate incoming business opportunities to determine applicability of ITAR FAR/DFARS export controls CMMC and other government contracting requirements
• Support bid/no-bid decisions related to compliance obligations and organizational capability.
• Review solicitations RFQs and contractual flow downs for regulatory and compliance implications.
• Serve as an internal advisor to Stephen Gould agents and leadership regarding regulatory applicability and compliance obligations
• Prepare submit and manage regulatory applications including permits licenses registrations certifications and authorizations
• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and maintain ongoing agency relationships
• Review contracts and identify compliance obligations associated with government-related work
• Support regulatory audits assessments and compliance inquiries
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to the business

Cybersecurity & Compliance Program ManagementPM3 JD4

• Manage ITAR compliance programs export control initiatives cybersecurity governance and data privacy requirements
• Maintain and update the IT Privacy and Security Program Strategy and Gould Southerns System Security Plan (SSP)
• Support CMMC implementation activities including risk assessments remediation planning and compliance tracking
• Evaluate and improve processes related to incident response unauthorized access reporting and sensitive information protection
• Coordinate cybersecurity compliance initiatives with internal teams and external IT stakeholders; this role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and compliance oversight rather than hands-on systems administration
• Partner with IT legal and governance teams to maintain cybersecurity and compliance standards
• Develop and deliver compliance and cybersecurity training programs including phishing awareness and export control education
• Conduct risk assessments and oversee mitigation activities related to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance

Program & Operational Support

• Support operational and program execution activities as needed across client supplier manufacturing and internal teams
• Assist in coordinating delivery timelines compliance requirements quality standards and process improvement initiatives
• Identify and escalate risks impacting compliance schedule scope or operational performance
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives across workflows and operational processes
• Support adherence to ISO AS9100 and internal quality standards

Required QualificationsPM5 JD6

• Bachelors degree in Business Compliance Government Contracting Cybersecurity Supply Chain or related field preferred
• 5 years of experience in government contract compliance regulatory affairs program management or related defense industry environment
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR FAR/DFARS export controls and government contracting regulations
• Experience supporting or implementing CMMC Level 1 and/or Level 2 requirements
• Experience developing or managing compliance programs policies and internal controls
• Experience interacting directly with regulatory agencies including filings registrations audits or compliance inquiries
• Experience maintaining or supporting System Security Plans (SSPs) and cybersecurity governance documentation
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements and related compliance assessment methodologies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-compliance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced highly regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating regulatory applicability for new business opportunities or contract types
• Familiarity with GSA contracting and government procurement processes
• Experience designing and delivering compliance or cybersecurity training programs
• Knowledge of ISO and AS9100 quality systems
• Background in aerospace defense manufacturing supply chain kitting or industrial distribution
• Experience supporting incident response and remediation processes
• Understanding of data privacy and information security frameworks
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills

Key Competencies

• Regulatory and compliance judgment
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Cybersecurity awareness
• Program and project coordination
• Written and verbal communication
• Process improvement mindset
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Why Join Gould Southern

• Opportunity to play a strategic role in supporting high-profile aerospace and defense programs
• Meaningful influence in determining regulatory and operational pathways for new business opportunities
• Diverse and evolving work environment with exposure to compliance cybersecurity operations and government contracting
• Collaborative culture with cross-functional engagement across compliance IT legal operations and leadership teams
• Growth-oriented organization operating within a rapidly expanding defense and aerospace market

THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY SATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE(S) INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS.

EEOC: Stephen Gould is an equal opportunity employer