Since 1977, EIT (Electronic Instrumentation & Technology) has been serving customers in Aerospace, Communications, Defense, and Healthcare and has expanded into a company with several locations across the globe. In 2022, EIT joined Zollner, a market leader in the area of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Together, we'll continue manufacturing products that enable our clients to be successful within their varying industries serving customers worldwide.

EIT is looking for a Compliance Specialist to join our team in our Leesburg, VA location! EIT is a Contract Manufacturer specializing in Electronic Manufacturing Services and serves customers in the sectors of Industry, Communications, Aerospace, Defense and Healthcare.

Job Description:

The position of Compliance Specialist assists and supports the organization in complying with government regulations and/or regulatory agencies; including the ongoing preparation, testing and monitoring of conformance to meet government requirements.

• Performs evaluation of internal operations, controls, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation as related to regulatory compliance and recommends appropriate changes

• Manages comprehensive internal export controls to ensure compliance with U.S. (ITAR and EAR) and foreign regulations in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain, and other business activities

• Works to ensure compliance with export laws that enhance foreign policy and protect national security

• Conducts and facilitates internal and external audits to identify, evaluate, disclose, and appropriately remedy risks and deficiencies

• Coordinates the preparation of internal and external audits and inspections

• May serve as point of contact for interactions with regulatory agencies for defined matters

• Update and maintain internal and externally facing security documentation

• Maintain and track required security training for ITAR/CUI

• Maintain and update security and compliance reporting

• Facilitate vendor security assessments as needed

• Manage security and compliance-related projects

• Work with IT and HR departments to investigate and respond to any legal or regulatory violations

• Conduct regular reviews of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance

• Develop and maintain a system for managing and responding to legal requests for access to sensitive data

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Minimum of 3 years of compliance experience within the manufacturing industry

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with ITAR, CUI, CMMC, FARs and DFARs

• Contract review experience ensuring company policies and procedures are inline with requirements

• Effective communicator, educator and motivator of people and teams

• Ability to understand and explain complex regulations in clear and concise language

• Strategic business partner with strong business acumen who is adept at managing and reducing potential risk and exposure while furthering strategic objectives

• Proactive, self-starting, driven, pragmatic, astute, solution-oriented professional who has a strong leadership presence

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Travel to company sites, 3-4 times per year, to audit processes and train personnel

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment

• 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off

• 10% East Coast travel

Benefits:

• Excellent Health Benefits, including dental and vision: zero waiting period

• 401K and company matching: no vesting period

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Basic Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance

• PTO - 15 days/annual

• Paid Holidays - 8 days/annual

• Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts