Compliance Director

Quadrant, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Job summary

Quadrant, Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a Compliance Director to lead our regulatory program and ensure enterprise-wide adherence to export controls, security, and ethics standards.

This executive role requires deep defense/aerospace compliance expertise and the ability to communicate complex topics to senior leadership. The position oversees ITAR/EAR, NISPOM, CMMC/NIST 800-171, ERISA, HIPAA, and government contracting requirements, with responsibility for strategic program leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance or regulatory experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role within defense or aerospace.
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret minimum); TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• Experience managing ethics programs, hotline operations, and investigations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and employee benefits compliance.
• Strong understanding of government contracting requirements and False Claims Act exposure.

Responsibilities

• Export Controls - ITAR/EAR compliance oversight.
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Industrial Security.
• Information Security (InfoSec) / Cybersecurity compliance.
• Ethics & Business Conduct oversight.
• EHS compliance responsibilities.
• HIPAA & Benefits compliance oversight.
• Lead general compliance program leadership.
• Oversee ITAR/EAR obligations under regulations and NISPOM.
• Lead Cybersecurity maturity and NIST 800-171/DFARS 252.204-7012.
• Manage ethics hotline and investigations; coordinate with HR/Legal.
• Supervise the Safety Manager and align EHS with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee ERISA welfare plan compliance and regulatory filings.
• Build and manage a high-performing compliance function; supervise direct reports and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

ITAR/EAR export controls

NISPOM/industrial security

CMMC/NIST 800-171

Written and verbal communication

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Ethics program management

HIPAA/ERISA/ACA compliance

Executive-level presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Political Science, Engineering, or related field

J.D. or advanced degree strongly preferred

Job description

Compliance Director

Sterling, VA
Pay From: $105,000 per year

MUST:

• Experienced Compliance Director


• Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance or regulatory experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a defense or aerospace environment


• Demonstrated expertise in ITAR/EAR export controls, NISPOM/industrial security, and CMMC/NIST 800-171 cybersecurity frameworks


• Active DoD security clearance (Secret minimum); TS/SCI eligibility preferred.


• Proven experience managing ethics programs, hotline operations, and internal compliance investigations


• Working knowledge of HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, and employee benefits compliance requirements


• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, government contracting requirements, and False Claims Act exposure


• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex regulatory topics to executive leadership and non-technical audiences.


• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Political Science, Engineering, or a related field; J.D. or advanced degree strongly preferred

DUTIES:

• Export Controls - ITAR / EAR Compliance Oversight


• Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Industrial Security


• Information Security (InfoSec) / Cybersecurity Compliance


• Ethics & Business Conduct


• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance


• HIPAA & Benefits Compliance


• General Compliance Program Leadership


• Provide strategic oversight & export compliance obligations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), whether administered through a qualified internal Empowered Official (EO) or a contracted external compliance resource. Serve as or directly supervise the Facility Security Officer (FSO), ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) / 32 C.F.R. Part 117


• Lead compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)


• Manage the ethics hotline and reporting system; investigate potential violations and coordinate with HR, Legal, and management on corrective actions and disciplinary outcomes


• Directly supervise the Safety Manager; provide leadership, performance oversight, and development guidance while ensuring EHS program activities align with company compliance objectives and regulatory requirements.


• Oversee ERISA compliance for welfare benefit plans and coordinate with benefits counsel and third-party administrators on regulatory filings (Form 5500, SPDs, SARs)


• Build and manage a high-performing compliance function; provide direct supervision of the Safety Manager and IT Administrator, and establish clear roles, responsibilities, and development plans for all direct reports and external compliance partners

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.