Compliance & Risk Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Precinmac is seeking a seasoned compliance and risk management leader to oversee government contracting compliance, audits, and policy development across manufacturing operations in the United States. You will partner with Legal, IT, and executive leadership to ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and related regulations, while driving ESG and supplier risk initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years in compliance or risk in industrial/defense sectors, strong written and verbal communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in compliance, risk management, or related legal/operational roles in industrial, manufacturing, or defense environments.
• Experience with U.S. Government contracting and export control frameworks (FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's government compliance programs (export/import controls, DDTC licensing, CUI management, FAR/DFARS compliance).
• Oversee internal compliance audits, training, and certification tracking across business units.
• Draft, review, and maintain compliance policies and procedures with Legal Department.
• Coordinate enterprise risk management activities (BCP, DR, cyber readiness, third-party risk).
• Collaborate with IT on cybersecurity policies, training, and third-party assessments.
• Support supplier risk management including DFARS and CMMC requirements and corrective actions.
• Lead ethics and Code of Conduct training; ensure consistent application across subsidiaries.
• Support ESG initiatives (environmental reporting, ethical sourcing, human rights).
• Serve as internal liaison to management; provide updates to General Counsel and Audit Committee.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in compliance and risk management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal docs management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal document management software

Job description

• 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 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.

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

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.