Regulatory Compliance Lead Auditor

CMMC & Regulatory Growth Opportunity

Location: Remote (Candidates must reside in the Midwest or East Coast)
Travel: Up to 50% domestic
Employment Type: Full-Time

This is a newly expanded opportunity supporting our continued growth. We are seeking a strong aerospace quality professional who is ready to advance into CMMC, cybersecurity compliance, and next‑level regulatory auditing.

You'll audit complex aerospace environments, influence compliance outcomes at high levels, and receive company investment in your certifications and education while growing your career in a future‑focused space.

• Salary Range: $82,052.58 - $123,078.87 annually (based on experience and certifications)
• 100% company match on 401(k)
• Remote-first role
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Education reimbursement incentive
• Certification costs covered by the company (including CMMC-related pathways)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Long-term career growth as we expand operations and capabilities

As a Lead Auditor, you will be a trusted compliance expert supporting aerospace and defense clients.

• Perform and document:
  • Pre-audits
  • Registration audits
  • Re-audits
  • Surveillance audits
    in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and company procedures
• Lead audit teams and ensure successful completion of assigned audit projects
• Review audit reports, responses to nonconformities, and technical documentation; submit findings to internal leadership and stakeholders
• Clearly communicate compliance issues, standards, and regulatory expectations to client leadership (written and verbal)
• Evaluate product and process nonconformances against specifications and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams
• Continuously expand technical expertise across aerospace quality and compliance disciplines
• Perform additional duties as assigned while meeting TKANA employee competencies

This role is ideal for a quality-focused aerospace professional who wants to expand into CMMC, data security, and advanced regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Aerospace, or a related discipline
  (Equivalent education and/or experience considered)
• 4 years of aerospace industry experience
  • Including at least 2 years in quality assurance and regulatory affairs
• Minimum of 2 years conducting regulatory compliance audits
• AS9100, AS9110, or AS9120 Lead Auditor Certification
• Experience auditing DoD manufacturing facilities or service providers
• Experience with and understanding of:
  • AS9100
  • ITAR
  • EAR
  • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interpret procedures, standards, and regulatory documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, executive leadership, and regulatory personnel
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% domestically
  (Valid passport and driver's license required)
• Safety-focused mindset

• Knowledge of NIST 800‑171 and/or CMMC
• Experience assessing an organization's ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Broad knowledge of domestic and international regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong interest in growing into cybersecurity and CMMC-focused auditing

This position is classified as safety sensitive under applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This is not just another audit role-it's a career progression opportunity into one of the most in-demand compliance areas in the aerospace and defense industry.

If you bring strong quality fundamentals and are ready to step into CMMC and advanced regulatory compliance, this role provides the training, investment, and exposure to get you there.