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Corporate Compliance & Risk Manager

Location US-KS-Wichita
ID
2026-2287
Category
Information Technology
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Shift
First

Overview

The Corporate Compliance and Risk Manager is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of the organization's enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks. This critical role safeguards the organization from legal, operational, and financial jeopardy by continuously monitoring regulatory landscapes, auditing internal protocols, and advising executive leadership on risk mitigation.
While experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector is highly preferred and deeply valued due to the technical nature of our regulatory environment, exceptional compliance leaders from other strictly regulated industries (such as tech, manufacturing, or enterprise logistics) are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Responsibilities

Enterprise Compliance & Strategic Governance
  • Program Leadership:Author, update, and manage company-wide compliance and ethics programs to ensure alignment with ever-evolving global regulatory requirements
  • Executive Advisory: Monitor regulatory shifts and provide executive leadership and the Board of Directors with data-driven impact assessments and actionable strategic recommendations.
  • Policy & Ethics: Standardize corporate policies, champion an organizational culture of strict ethical standards, and design and deliver comprehensive compliance training programs for all enterprise employees.
Risk Mitigation, Investigations & Auditing
  • Risk Assessments: Execute regular, thorough risk assessments to actively identify, catalog, and patch potential compliance vulnerabilities.
  • Internal Audits: Plan, execute, and document meticulous internal audits to maintain "auditor-level" ready documentation across all core workflows.
  • Incident Management: Serve as the objective internal investigator for compliance concerns, policy violations, and whistleblower reports, coordinating directly with legal counsel to guarantee robust resolution and corrective actions.
Systems, Trade Compliance & Data Analytics
  • System Controls: Oversee the integration and compliance mapping of enterprise-level systems, including ERP, QMS, and PLM configurations.
  • Data Synthesis: Analyze massive datasets to extract key risk metrics, translating complex data structures into high-level dashboards, project plans, and reporting mechanisms for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications
  • Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related corporate discipline.
  • Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA/MS) or Juris Doctor (JD).
  • Highly Desirable: Professional industry certifications such as CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) or equivalent risk management credentials.
Professional Experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive corporate compliance, risk management, or internal audit experience.
  • Deeply Preferred: Proven track record within the Aerospace and Defense sector.
Technical & Regulatory Expertise
  • Strong foundational familiarity with government contracting and security frameworks, with a heavy preference for candidates possessing direct knowledge of:
    • ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) & EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
    • FAR / DFARS contracting requirements
    • CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and NIST 800-171 rules regarding FCI/CUI data
    • Global/Non-US export control regulations and trade compliance software applications
Physical Requirements & Environment
  • Environment: Professional corporate office setting.
  • Physical Demands: Constantly required to sit, utilize digital workstations, and communicate clearly across corporate channels. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb stairs, or stoop.
  • Lifting: Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in accordance with operational or file storage needs. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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