Senior Contracts and Compliance Manager

About the role

This is an onsite role located in either Brunswick, GA or Portsmouth, VA. At Jered, a PAR Systems Company and leader in engineered solutions supporting the U.S. Navy and maritime industry, the Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager serves as the company's senior authority for contract administration, export control compliance, and customer-driven regulatory requirements. The position oversees the full contract lifecycle for U.S. Government and commercial programs, provides strategic guidance to leadership, leads negotiations of complex agreements, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. This role also serves as Jered's primary Export Control Representative and customer-facing point of contact for cybersecurity and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements, including CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, administration, and management of a wide variety of government and commercial contracts; identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure contractual obligations are effectively communicated across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, providing guidance that supports sound business decisions and successful program execution.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations, customer requirements, and internal standards; monitor regulatory changes and support internal and external audits.
• Act as Jered's Export Control Representative, overseeing export compliance activities in accordance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable regulations; support international business activities and partner with legal counsel on licensing and regulatory matters.
• Lead the company's contractual cybersecurity and CUI compliance efforts, working closely with Information Technology and other functional teams to support CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS cybersecurity requirements, customer audits, and ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Support strategic business initiatives including proposal development, government registrations, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Political Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Federal Government contracting, contract administration, compliance management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and administering complex government and commercial contracts.
• Experience working with U.S. Government acquisition regulations and contract requirements.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in manufacturing, defense, aerospace, maritime, or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and other applicable government contracting regulations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk, provide practical business guidance, and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• US Person status required.

Preferred

• 10+ years of contract management experience focused on Federal Government contracting.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, shipbuilding, maritime, aerospace, or defense manufacturing programs.
• Experience serving as an Export Control Representative, Empowered Official, or similar export compliance role.
• Experience supporting CMMC certification efforts, NIST 800-171 compliance, and CUI compliance programs.
• Experience with international contracts, export licensing, and defense industry regulatory requirements.
• NCMA certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM.
• Export compliance certifications or formal training related to ITAR and EAR.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or corporate growth initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays, and Parental Leave for both parents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Global team recognized for their passion for inventing