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Director of Security and Compliance

Paradigm Max Q LLC · Washington, DC · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$175k–$210k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Director of Security and Compliance is responsible for designing, implementing, documenting, and continuously improving the company's internal control environment and business processes. This role serves as the corporate lead for audit readiness, process governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives supporting government contracting operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the company's internal control framework.

  • Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.

  • Design and implement preventive and detective controls across business functions.

  • Conduct periodic internal control reviews and process assessments.

  • Track remediation activities through completion.

  • Develop governance standards that support organizational scalability.

  • Carefully coordinate Organizational Readiness For CMMC Assessments AS9100 Internal and External Audits ISO Certifications (as applicable) Customer Audits Government Compliance Reviews Purchasing System Reviews Other Federal or Prime Contractor assessments

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Seven (7) or more years of experience in internal controls, compliance, quality management, government contracting, internal audit, or business operations.

  • Experience supporting government contractors.

  • Demonstrated experience preparing organizations for external audits.

  • Strong knowledge of process documentation and workflow management.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

  • Ability to work independently while leading cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

  • Experience supporting CMMC implementation or assessments.

  • ISO 9001 experience.

  • Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

  • Pass certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

  • Pass certification as a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).

  • Pass certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

  • Pass certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

What Success Looks Like

  • Within the first year, establish a centralized internal controls program.

  • Develop standardized SOPs across core business functions.

  • Create an enterprise audit readiness program supporting DCSA, DCAA, AS9100, CMMC, and customer audits.

  • Implement a company-wide corrective action tracking process.

  • Develop executive dashboards measuring compliance, risk, and process performance.

  • Improve organizational efficiency through standardized processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Paradigm Max Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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