Senior Government Security Programs Leader

Watlow Electric Manufacturing; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental, medical, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow is seeking a Sr. Special Programs & Government Security Solutions Manager to lead compliance and program stewardship for defense and aerospace engagements.

You’ll ensure requirements are identified, monitored for changes, and met across all project phases, guiding teams with a structured approach to security, ITAR, and regulatory obligations. You will build relationships with federal, state, and local stakeholders, support end-to-end lifecycle processes, and contribute to ongoing program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field is required.
• 7–10 years of experience supporting business development, account management, compliance, or sales within government/defense sectors.
• Experience with contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies and defense organizations.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes, DPAS, and regulatory requirements; ability to travel domestically/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance support and risk monitoring for defense/aerospace programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality solutions meeting client needs.
• Engage government stakeholders across federal/state/local levels to optimize lifecycle processes.
• Support technology management controls and cross-border collaboration on restricted-access programs.
• Assist audits, certifications, and external regulatory processes; support ITAR-related topics.
• Assist government registrations and procurement processes, including SAM and DoD systems.
• Support investigations and reporting with a focus on compliant disclosures and NISPOM obligations.
• Contribute to anti-corruption/ FCPA program development and third-party due diligence.

Skills

Compliance expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Government contracting

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

Watlow is seeking a Sr. Special Programs & Government Security Solutions Manager to lead compliance and program stewardship for defense and aerospace engagements.

You’ll ensure requirements are identified, monitored for changes, and met across all project phases, guiding teams with a structured approach to security, ITAR, and regulatory obligations. You will build relationships with federal, state, and local stakeholders, support end-to-end lifecycle processes, and contribute to ongoing program