Compliance Spec Sr

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. This role will also involve identifying and mitigating compliance risks, providing guidance and training to employees, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth while maintaining a strong compliance posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compliance support and oversight across three shipyards, ensuring consistent execution of supply chain compliance processes and reporting.
• Serve as point-of-contact for site-level compliance questions, escalations, and corrective action coordination.
• Support standardization of policies, procedures, reference materials, and compliance tools to ensure resources remain current and accurate.
• Conduct compliance reviews of supply chain transactions and files (e.g., procurements, subcontract documentation and supplier records) using defined checklists and sampling approaches.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence (traceability, retention, version control) and support audit requests.
• Drive corrective actions to closure across multiple stakeholders; track progress, validate completion, and reduce recurrence.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate compliance metrics and recurring reporting to management.
• Create and deliver compliance training and communications and ensure stakeholders understand compliance responsibilities.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance policies, procedures, and standards.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 4 years of experience in supply chain compliance, government contracting compliance, audit readiness, procurement/subcontract administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to apply subcontracting compliance concepts in practice.
• Strong analytical skills with Excel (comfort working with large datasets; pivots/lookups; ability to build recurring metrics and reporting).
• Strong knowledge of a regulated environment and documentation discipline;
• FAR/DFARS familiarity.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Direct experience supporting CPSR activities and/or U.S. Government oversight reviews.
• Experience with Excel and Power BI for dashboards and automation.
• Experience with M365, SharePoint, and source-to-pay tools (Teams/Ivalua/Coupa/etc.).
• Ship repair industry experience or relevant military/DoD contracting experience.
• SBLO certification (preferred, not required).
• Relevant credentials: CCEP, Lean Six Sigma (YB/GB), NCMA/contracting or other supply chain associations.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $75,254 - $127,930