Government Contracts Compliance Manager

Medley, FL

Full Time

MRO LGS

Experienced

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

The Government Contracts Compliance Manager will be responsible for managing and advancing GA Telesis compliance program for government opportunities in the aerospace sector within the U.S. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the ideal candidate will serve as the subject-matter expert, partnering with internal business leaders to ensure the safe transport, storage, repair, and handling of regulated items, as well as adherence to global trade and export control laws for military and defense items. The role combines policy oversight, regulatory interpretation, training, auditing, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate compliance risk and ensure business continuity. This position is based on-site in Medley, Florida.

**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership and Oversight

Develop, implement, and manage compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal regulations including FAR, DFAR, ITAR and CAS.
Lead the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive Compliance Plan for all U.S. government and military work, ensuring readiness for both prime and subcontractor roles.
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external stakeholders regarding Government Programs for the U.S.
In collaboration with Legal, review agreements with the U.S. government or government affiliated military/defense agencies; and subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with flow-down clauses and federal regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies, procedures, and controls to ensure adherence to federal regulations and contractual obligations.
Maintain required certifications, permits, and registrations, ensuring timely renewals.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of compliance efforts across GA Telesis, such as People Operations, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, IT (cybersecurity – CMMC, NIST), etc.
Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in relevant regulations.
Conduct periodic monitoring to identify and mitigate compliance risks within government programs.
Prepare and maintain documentation for internal and external audits, including DCAA and DCMA reviews.
Support internal and external audits; address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
Assist in investigation of potential violations of export control or federal regulations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement or recommend appropriate corrective measures.
Monitor subcontractor performance and adherence to compliance requirements.

Training and Awareness

Coordinate training and awareness programs for employees, third parties and other stakeholders.
Ensure employee qualifications and certifications are up to date.
Participate in professional networks and working groups to remain current on evolving regulations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field
10 years of experience managing regulatory compliance for aerospace/defense contracts with the U.S. government or government affiliated military/defense entities
Deep understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), ITAR, CAS, and export compliance regulations (ITAR/EAR)
Self-starter with a high level of integrity and the ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in compliance management tools and software

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

Experience supporting government contract audits (e.g., DCAA, DCMA)
Relevant certifications (e.g., CFCM, CPCM, or PMP)

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