Reg Compliance Specialist II

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (PA); Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Scranton, PA seeks a Reg Compliance Specialist II to guide regulatory matters and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies. The role emphasizes assessing internal controls to ensure compliance and preparing testimony when required.

The position requires knowledge of ITAR, EAR and AECA, and will involve coordinating training and reviewing regulatory requests across functions to support government compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR equivalent combination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR and AECA required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
• Tracks and interprets laws or regulations impacting the business and advises on compliance.
• Conducts periodic tests and audits of organizational operations.
• Reviews alleged compliance violations and escalates to executive leadership as needed.
• Coordinates local training requirements and reviews foreign travel requests under government authorizations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ITAR/EAR/AECA knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Reg Compliance Specialist II

Job Locations: US-PA-Scranton

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

Job Summary

Provides guidance related to regulatory matters | Maintains relationships with regulatory bodies and agencies and has significant expertise in industry regulatory matters | Coordinates and conducts the assessment of internal controls to ensure compliance as required by regulatory commissions/authorities | Prepares and sponsors testimony to governmental or regulatory agencies

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Tracks and interprets laws or regulations impacting the business and offers suggestions to functional managers seeking to ensure compliance.
• Conducts periodic tests and audits of organizational operations.
• Conducts initial reviews of alleged compliance violations and escalates to executive leadership as needed.
• May also:
  • Coordinate local training requirements to ensure that site personnel are aware of their obligations under approved government authorizations and regulations governing their activities.
  • Review and approve foreign national site visits and international business travel requests

Additional Responsibilities

RCS-Gov't Property Admin is responsible for end-to-end record keeping for real & personal gov't owned property | Knowledge of the mgmt of gov't owned equipment and familiarity of FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS 252.242-7005 clauses | Utilizing the Property Mgmt function in Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to transfer & receive property, create disposition inventory schedules, create UII's in the IUID registry, & create property loss cases

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Other: Knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Arms Export Control Act (AECA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Ability to work as part of a team. Decision‑making skills. Problem management. Oral and written communication skills. Problem/situation analysis. Analytical thinking skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

25‑50% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.