Compliance & Risk Manager

Petersen Inc.; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Job summary

Precinmac is seeking a senior Compliance and Risk leader to direct government compliance programs, export/import controls, and CUI management. You will oversee internal audits, training, and policy maintenance across the business units.

You will partner with IT on cybersecurity, manage supplier risk per DFARS and CMMC, drive ethics training, ESG initiatives, and report to General Counsel and Audit Committee, promoting continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in business or law.
• 10+ years in compliance, risk management, or related roles in industrial/defense.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracting and export controls (FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, communication, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a corporate legal department environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's government compliance programs, including export and import controls and licensing.
• Oversee internal compliance audits, employee training, and certification tracking.
• Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies to ensure legal adherence.
• Coordinate enterprise risk management, business continuity, and cybersecurity readiness.
• Collaborate with IT on cybersecurity policy development and third-party assessments.
• Support supplier risk management under DFARS and CMMC, including corrective actions.
• Lead employee reporting, ethics, and Code of Conduct training across subsidiaries.
• Support ESG initiatives, including environmental reporting and ethical sourcing.
• Serve as internal liaison to management; report to General Counsel and Audit Committee.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in compliance and risk management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in business or law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Legal document management software

Job description

Precinmac offers a competitive, employee-focused benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Health & Wellness: Health, life, vision, disability, life insurance, and dental insurance; tax-advantaged savings through HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with automatic enrollment and employer match (immediate vesting).
• Time Off & Work-Life: Paid holidays, PTO/Vacation
• Career: Tuition reimbursement after 90 days of full-time employment

What You Will Do

• Lead the Company's government compliance programs, including export and import controls, DDTC licensing, CUI management, and adherence to FAR, DFARS, and related contracting requirements.
• Oversee internal compliance audits, employee compliance training, and certification tracking across all business units.
• Support the Legal Department in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining compliance-related policies, procedures, and certifications, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate enterprise risk management activities, including business continuity planning, disaster recovery, cybersecurity readiness, and third-party risk management.
• Collaborate with IT on cybersecurity policy development, employee training, and annual third-party assessments or penetration tests.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of supplier risk management and compliance with DFARS and CMMC requirements, including supplier qualification, performance tracking, and corrective action documentation.
• Lead initiatives related to employee reporting, ethics, and Code of Conduct training, ensuring consistent application across all subsidiaries.
• Support ESG initiatives where applicable, including environmental impact reporting, ethical sourcing, and human rights compliance.
• Serve as the internal liaison to management on risk and compliance matters, providing periodic updates to the General Counsel and contributing to quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in compliance and risk management throughout the enterprise.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred in business, law, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related legal or operational roles in an industrial, manufacturing, or defense environment. Experience with U.S. Government contracting and export control regulatory frameworks (FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, communication, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in and/or strong interest in developing understanding of a corporate legal department environment
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and with other corporate departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management software.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.