Compliance Specialist
Leesburg, VA

EIT (Electronic Instrumentation & Technology) is looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team in our Leesburg, VA location! EIT is a Contract Manufacturer specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services and serves customers in the sectors of Industry, Communications, Aerospace, Defense and Healthcare.

 

Job Description:

The position of Compliance Specialist assists and supports the organization in complying with government regulations and/or regulatory agencies; including the ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to meet government requirements.

• Performs evaluation of internal operations, controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation as related to regulatory compliance and recommends appropriate changes

• Manages comprehensive internal export controls to ensure compliance with U.S. (ITAR and EAR) and foreign regulations in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain, and other business activities

• Works to ensure compliance with export laws that enhance foreign policy and protect national security

• Conducts and facilitates internal and external audits to identify, evaluate, disclose, and appropriately remedy risks and deficiencies

• Coordinates the preparation of internal and external audits and inspections

• May serve as point of contact for interactions with regulatory agencies for defined matters

• Update and maintain internal and externally facing security documentation

• Maintain and track required security training for ITAR/CUI

• Maintain and update security and compliance reporting

• Facilitate vendor security assessments as needed

• Manage security and compliance related projects

• Work with IT and HR departments to investigate and respond to any legal or regulatory violations

• Conduct regular reviews of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance

• Develop and maintain a system for managing and responding to legal requests for access to sensitive data

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 3 years of compliance experience within the manufacturing industry

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with ITAR, CUI, CMMC, FARs and DFARs

• Contract review experience ensuring company policies and procedures are inline with requirements

• Effective communicator, educator and motivator of people and teams

• Ability to understand and explain complex regulations in clear and concise language

• Strategic business partner with strong business acumen who is adept at managing and reducing potential risk and exposure while furthering strategic objectives

• Proactive, self-starting, driven, pragmatic, astute, solution-oriented professional who has a strong leadership presence

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Travel to company sites, 3-4 times per year, to audit processes and train personnel

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Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment

• 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off

• 10% east coast travel

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Benefits:

• Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision:  zero waiting period

• 401K and company matching: no vesting period

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Basic Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

• PTO – 15 days/annual

• Paid Holidays – 8 days/annual

• Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts