Senior Contracts and Compliance Manager

Pohlad Companies•Brunswick, GA

89d•Onsite

About The Position

Jered, a PAR Systems Company, is seeking a Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager to lead contract administration, export compliance, and customer compliance functions. The role is the company's senior authority for contract administration, export control compliance, and customer-driven regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives while protecting legal, contractual, and compliance interests. The position is onsite in Brunswick, Georgia, or Portsmouth, Virginia. The manager oversees the full contract lifecycle for U.S. Government and commercial programs, provides strategic guidance to company leadership, negotiates complex agreements, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations. The role 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. The role also develops and maintains compliance policies, procedures, and training; monitors regulatory changes; supports internal and external audits; and strengthens the company's compliance framework. As Export Control Representative, the manager oversees export compliance under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable regulations, supports international business activities, and partners with legal counsel on licensing and regulatory matters. The manager leads contractual cybersecurity and CUI compliance efforts in partnership with Information Technology and other functional teams. In addition to contract administration and compliance, the position supports proposal development, government registrations, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational growth. The role helps protect Jered's interests while enabling growth and supporting government and commercial customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Political Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 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 a 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 and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

10 or more 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 in a 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.

Responsibilities

Lead negotiation, administration, and management of a wide variety of government and commercial contracts.
Oversee the full contract lifecycle for U.S. Government and commercial programs.
Identify contractual risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure obligations are communicated across the organization.
Provide strategic guidance and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs for government contracting, customer requirements, and internal compliance standards.
Monitor regulatory changes, support internal and external audits, and identify ways to strengthen the compliance framework.
Serve as Jered's Export Control Representative and oversee compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and other applicable regulations.
Support international business activities and partner with legal counsel on export licensing and regulatory matters.
Lead contractual cybersecurity and CUI compliance efforts, including support for CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS cybersecurity requirements, customer audits, and ongoing compliance initiatives.
Support proposal development, government registrations, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational growth.