Compliance Manager

Forge Search; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Search partners with a firearms manufacturer to recruit a Compliance Manager responsible for regulatory compliance across manufacturing and distribution. You will ensure ATF/NFA, ITAR, and DoD-related requirements are met, develop policies, and oversee training and audits.

The role calls for leadership of the Compliance Administrator, collaboration with executive leadership, and proactive risk-based decision-making to support growth while minimizing regulatory risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant compliance experience within firearms, defense, or a related regulated industry.
• Direct experience with ATF regulations and National Firearms Act (NFA) compliance, including firearms registration, transfers, and recordkeeping.
• Experience maintaining ATF forms, bound books, and serialized inventory records.
• Working knowledge of ITAR regulations, export licensing, and DoD contracting requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements clearly across all levels of an organization.
• Must meet applicable U.S. person and export-control eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory compliance related to firearms manufacturing, distribution, registration, and transfers, including NFA-regulated products.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies and procedures in accordance with ATF, NFA, ITAR, and applicable DoD requirements.
• Ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of ATF forms, bound book records, and serialized inventory documentation.
• Manage export compliance, licensing, and distribution channel requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ATF, NFA branches, and law enforcement regarding compliance matters.
• Conduct internal audits of business processes, documentation, and physical inventory controls.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and update internal policies and training accordingly.
• Supervise the Compliance Administrator and ensure compliance procedures are consistently followed.
• Partner with leadership and internal departments to identify potential risks and implement effective solutions.
• Support government and DoD contracting activities, including applicable import and export requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ATF/NFA expertise

ITAR knowledge

Policy development

Auditing

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Job description

We are partnering with a manufacturer in the firearms and defense industry to find a Compliance Manager that will oversee regulatory compliance across its manufacturing and distribution operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of a critical function, work directly with executive leadership, and play an important role in supporting the company's operations and continued growth.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ATF, National Firearms Act (NFA), ITAR, and other applicable federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with firearms compliance, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to develop practical processes that support the business while minimizing risk.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee regulatory compliance related to firearms manufacturing, distribution, registration, and transfers, including NFA-regulated products.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies and procedures in accordance with ATF, NFA, ITAR, and applicable Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.
• Ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of ATF forms, bound book records, and serialized inventory documentation.
• Manage export compliance, licensing, and distribution channel requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ATF, NFA branches, and law enforcement regarding compliance matters.
• Conduct internal audits of business processes, documentation, and physical inventory controls.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and update internal policies and training accordingly.
• Supervise the Compliance Administrator and ensure compliance procedures are consistently followed.
• Partner with leadership and internal departments to identify potential risks and implement effective solutions.
• Support government and DoD contracting activities, including applicable import and export requirements.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of relevant compliance experience within firearms, defense, or a related regulated industry.
• Direct experience with ATF regulations and National Firearms Act (NFA) compliance, including firearms registration, transfers, and recordkeeping.
• Experience maintaining ATF forms, bound books, and serialized inventory records.
• Working knowledge of ITAR regulations, export licensing, and DoD contracting requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining regulatory compliance policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate requirements clearly across all levels of an organization.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and make sound, risk-based decisions.
• Must meet applicable U.S. person and export-control eligibility requirements.