Director of Security and Compliance

Paradigm Max Q LLC•,

1d•$175,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

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. The successful candidate will develop standardized policies and procedures, coordinate internal assessments, monitor compliance activities, facilitate external audits, and drive corrective actions that strengthen organizational effectiveness while supporting future growth.

Requirements

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.
Active Secret Clearance.
Thorough understanding of government contracting regulations and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, NISPOM, and related federal regulations.
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
Experience documenting complex business processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional problem-solving and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across departments.
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Experience supporting CMMC implementation or assessments.
ISO 9001 experience.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Project Management Professional (PMP).

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.
Coordinate organizational readiness for CMMC Assessments, AS9100 Internal and External Audits, ISO Certifications (as applicable), Customer Audits, Government Compliance Reviews, Purchasing System Reviews, and Other Federal or Prime Contractor assessments.
Maintain audit evidence repositories.
Coordinate audit requests.
Manage audit schedules.
Conduct internal readiness reviews.
Develop corrective action plans.
Track findings through resolution.
Serve as the primary coordinator during external audits.
Develop and maintain company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Create process maps and workflow documentation.
Standardize operational processes across departments.
Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement.
Ensure documentation remains current with regulatory requirements.
Perform operational and compliance risk assessments.
Identify process gaps and control deficiencies.
Develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor effectiveness of implemented controls.
Maintain organizational risk registers.
Lead continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives throughout the organization.
Recommend technology solutions that improve efficiency and compliance.
Establish performance metrics for key business processes.
Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and operational excellence.
Develop executive dashboards measuring compliance, audit readiness, and process performance.
Present findings, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
Prepare reports supporting strategic decision-making.