Director of Government Compliance

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don''t have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Strategic Compliance Oversight: Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure comprehensive compliance with U.S. regulations (ITAR, CUI, EAR) and cybersecurity frameworks (CMMC Level 2).
• Program Management: Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of secure system environments, ensuring they meet or exceed industry security standards.
• Audit & Risk Management: Lead compliance audits, conduct comprehensive risk assessments, and manage vulnerability remediation programs. Develop and track robust remediation plans to address identified gaps and ensure perpetual audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding security compliance matters, providing expert guidance and ensuring strategic alignment across various departments.
• Continuous Improvement & Threat Intelligence: Ensure the team stays abreast of the latest developments in CMMC, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks, proactively integrating necessary changes and enhancements into our security posture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Sales, Quality) to integrate security and compliance requirements into all stages of system development and operation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in U.S. regulatory compliance frameworks, including ITAR, CUI, and EAR.
• Extensive experience with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, including leading audit preparation and remediation efforts.
• Proven track record of developing, implementing, and managing security compliance programs in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with IT service management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) and project management tools (e.g., Jira) for tracking compliance initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into action able security policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership and external auditors.
• Experience working in a global organization and navigating diverse compliance landscapes is a significant plus.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.

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