Senior Supply Chain Compliance Manager

K2 Space•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

K2 Space is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Compliance Manager to design, build, and own the company’s supply chain compliance program. The role serves as the subject matter expert on supply chain compliance best practices for space hardware, building a compliant and resilient supplier base and maintaining compliance readiness so programs can meet build and delivery targets. The manager will translate complex regulations into practical processes and coach team members to meet consistent standards. The position works closely with procurement, quality, legal, engineering, programs, and external suppliers to ensure hardware meets cost, schedule, quality, and regulatory requirements. The person hired will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export regulations and must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Law, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in supply chain compliance management in aerospace and defense.
Strong working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS as they apply to procurement and suppliers.
Experience building or scaling compliance programs, including writing policies, procedures, and training.
Experience with counterfeit parts prevention, supplier qualification, and contract flowdown management.
Experience leading supplier audits, risk assessments, and corrective action processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to turn complex regulations into clear, practical guidance.
Clear communication skills and ability to influence suppliers and internal teams at all levels.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DCMA, DCAA, or prime contractor audits.
Experience in the space industry or with satellite or launch vehicle programs.
Experience at a startup or fast-growing company building compliance processes from scratch.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with high ownership and little structure.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a scalable supply chain compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, and audit processes.
Partner with procurement and supplier development engineering to onboard suppliers, verify compliance, and maintain records.
Maintain supplier templates, onboarding documentation, supplier questionnaires, and procurement compliance forms.
Ensure procurement transactions comply with company purchasing policies.
Review and ensure correct application of standard Purchase Order Terms & Conditions, quality clauses, shipping requirements, and procurement language.
Manage supply chain export control compliance, including ITAR/EAR requirements for technical data sharing, supplier eligibility, and international sourcing.
Build compliance metrics and reporting that give leadership visibility into supply chain risk and program readiness.
Support proposal activities by providing supplier compliance information, approved supplier data, sourcing inputs, and procurement compliance documentation.
Advise procurement, quality, legal, engineering, and programs on sourcing and supplier decisions.