Defense Compliance & CMMC Program Lead - Hybrid

W. L. Gore & Associates; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Total rewards package

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates seeks a Defense Compliance Program Leader to drive Gore’s compliance program for A&D initiatives, owning CMMC Level 2 certification and the export control strategy across processes and product development.

The role emphasizes leadership, systems thinking and scalable solutions. Location is Newark, Delaware or Elkton, Maryland with a hybrid work option. You will partner with IT, Quality, Engineering and Contracts to embed regulatory and customer requirements, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years leading programs in compliance, quality systems, or regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to translate requirements into scalable processes.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, roadmap, and execution of Gore's CMMC compliance program, including certification and sustainment across systems, Defence Enclave, and suppliers.
• Lead integration of Export Control (ITAR/EAR) and CUI requirements into business processes, systems, and product development.
• Partner with IT and Cybersecurity to define and govern the Defense Enclave, ensuring compliant handling of CUI and controlled data.
• Integrate CMMC, CUI, export control, and FAR/DFARS into APQP, PRR, and QMS processes with Quality and Engineering.
• Serve as primary liaison with customers, prime contractors, government stakeholders, and external assessors on CMMC, CUI, and cybersecurity.
• Lead CMMC audit readiness, SSP governance, and evidence coordination; oversee Export Control audits and corrective actions.
• Govern compliance communications and drive training/awareness on CUI, cybersecurity, and export control.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment across IT, Security, Quality, Engineering, Contracts, and business teams to close gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement of compliance processes and Defense Enclave capabilities.

Skills

Program leadership

Systems thinking

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates seeks a Defense Compliance Program Leader to drive Gore’s compliance program for A&D initiatives, owning CMMC Level 2 certification and the export control strategy across processes and product development.

The role emphasizes leadership, systems thinking and scalable solutions. Location is Newark, Delaware or Elkton, Maryland with a hybrid work option. You will partner with IT, Quality, Engineering and Contracts to embed regulatory and customer requirements, coordinate