Senior Contracts & Compliance Leader - Government & ITAR

Jered; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jered, a PAR Systems company, seeks a Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager to lead contract administration, export compliance, and customer regulatory requirements for U.S. Government and commercial programs.

You will guide negotiations, manage risk, and ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and cybersecurity standards. The role requires deep government contracting expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while protecting Jered's legal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of federal government contracting experience.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex government and commercial contracts.
• Experience with U.S. Government regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR).
• Experience with cross-functional teams in manufacturing, defense, maritime or industrial environments.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• US Person.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full contract lifecycle for U.S. Government and commercial programs.
• Provide strategic guidance and lead negotiations of complex agreements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations.
• Serve as Export Control Representative for ITAR/EAR and CUI requirements.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training to strengthen compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR

NIST 800-171

Cybersecurity & CUI

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, Finance, or related field

Job description

Jered, a PAR Systems company, seeks a Senior Contracts & Compliance Manager to lead contract administration, export compliance, and customer regulatory requirements for U.S. Government and commercial programs.

You will guide negotiations, manage risk, and ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and cybersecurity standards. The role requires deep government contracting expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while protecting Jered's legal and