Senior Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

With limited direction, the Senior Compliance Specialist provides guidance and support for research and analysis, identification, prevention, monitoring, and risk mitigation of potential pricing, cost estimating or contract issues to ensure compliance with regulations and Company policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exercises judgment within generally defined precedents and policies to interpret established policies, procedures, and standard practices, and provides analysis of compliance data to ensure that compliance activities are successful and maintained.
• Areas of responsibility may include pricing and proposal reviews in accordance with company policy. May assist in the following reviews:
• Pre or post-submittal proposal packages to ensure they meet company procedures and customer solicitation requirements and communicates recommendations for corrections or risk mitigation to cross-functional teams.
• US government business system integrity and compliance (i.e. Accounting System, Estimating System, Purchasing System, etc.)
• Organizes, maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records.
• Interprets regulatory changes and their impact on pricing and cost estimating, contracts/subcontracts and proposals, and recommends solutions or best practices for compliance.
• Conducts compilation and analysis of data maintaining an alertness for anomalies to identify trends and areas for process improvement, and develops new standards, practices, or techniques, as required. Develops, implements, and audits policies, procedures and associated documentation. Documents and maintains compliance metrics, as applicable.
• Shares information and findings to resolve compliance issues impacting operations. Based on analyses, develops recommendations for correction actions and works cross functionally to ensure remediation.
• Responsible for developing and building internal and external relationships to support company and department objectives.
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance to department employees working on assigned projects.
• Responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and develops solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety of compliance data, some of which may contain confidential and sensitive information, requiring tact and discretion in handling.
• Conducts internal and external presentations as required.
• Supports external and internal audit requests, including researching, gathering, and analyzing the data that will be provided to auditors. Analyzes and responds to regulatory questions from internal and external sources by interpreting Company policy, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guidance, and applicable government regulations.
• May participate in the selection, development and training of cost estimating compliance staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional contracting, estimating, proposal and/or procurement compliance experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of FAR, DFAR and/or CAS regulations as well as a thorough understanding of one or more of the following: supplier administration, supply chain, purchasing, material management, price/cost analysis and/or production control principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Must have experience organizing, planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the development of new processes.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• the ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to complex problems;
• strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings;
• strong interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals;
• maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and
• strong computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 98,100 - 171,398