Chief Compliance Officer

Chief Compliance Officer - Maryland (Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates)We are looking for a Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen regulatory and ethical compliance activities for a highly regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment in Maryland. This position will guide enterprise-wide compliance efforts across government contracting, export controls, and operational risk while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, deep knowledge of defense and trade regulations, and the ability to build practical programs that support responsible business operations.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to US government contracting laws, ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), FAA regulations, and DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) compliance.Compliance Program Strategy: Design, implement, and scale a comprehensive enterprise compliance management system tailored to aerospace manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain security.Risk Management: Partner with Programs, Quality, and Engineering to identify and mitigate operational, export, and product safety risks.Investigations & Remediation: Lead internal investigations into compliance breaches, oversee root-cause analysis, and enforce corrective action plans.Export and Trade Compliance: Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership and the business on regulatory exposures, ethics metrics, and program effectiveness.License Management – support the management of end-to-end lifecycle of export authorizations, including preparing, submitting, and tracking ITAR and EAR license applications, agreements, and exemptions.Classification – support the determination of the jurisdictional status and export classifications (USML or ECCN) for aerospace parts, technologies, and technical data.Party Screening – support the screening of international customers, vendors, and visitors against restricted, debarred, and denied party lists using trade compliance software.Advisory & Training - provide daily guidance to engineering, sales, and shipping departments regarding technology transfers, foreign national access, and international shipments.Auditing & Recordkeeping – support internal compliance assessments, maintain accurate export documentation, and help implement corrective action plans.