Sr. Special Programs & Government Security Solutions Manager

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow's Global Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri seeks a Sr. Special Programs & Government Security Solutions Manager to lead compliance programs for government and defense projects.

You will identify requirements, monitor changes, and ensure regulatory alignment across DFAR/FAR, CUI/CDI, and ITAR where applicable. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade Compliance, you will partner with Business Development, Contracts, Cybersecurity, and Global Trade Compliance to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience supporting business development, account management, compliance, or sales within government/defense sectors.
• Experience supporting contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies and defense organizations.
• Working knowledge of government procurement processes, contract vehicles, and DPAS.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders in government/defense sectors.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Due to nature of role, United States citizenship with potential SECRET or TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Support & Risk Monitoring: Support compliance with government regulations, security requirements, and contract flow-down obligations in project execution and service delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality solutions meeting client needs.
• Government Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Technology Management & Controls: Support technology management tools and cross-border collaboration for restricted-access programs.
• Audits & Certifications: Assist with internal/external audits and ongoing certification processes.
• Government Registrations & Procurement: Support SAM, VIPERS, and DoD supplier programs; interface with Global Trade Compliance on ITAR topics.
• Investigations & Reporting: Support internal investigations and mandatory reporting with transparent communications.
• Anti-Corruption & FCPA: Contribute to development and maintenance of anti-corruption and FCPA programs.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Government security programs

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Tools

DPAS system

SAM system

ITAR licensing

Job description

Sr. Special Programs & Government Security Solutions Manager (Administrative)

At Watlow's Global Headquarters inSt. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it's a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer-focused solutions.

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Watlow is seeking a Sr. Special Programs & Government Security Solutions Manager to support Watlow's strategic compliance efforts and help enable and strengthen relationships with key government, aerospace, and defense customers. In this role, you will serve as a compliance leader and program steward, bringing a structured and programmatic approach to identifying key requirements, monitoring for changes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will support client relationships and contribute to excellence in project execution within the government and defense sectors. Core focus areas include DFAR/FAR compliance, CUI/CDI/CMMC, aerospace, DoE/DoD/ITAR restricted-access programs, anti-corruption/FCPA program management, and other segments with heightened access or operational security requirements. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade Compliance, and will partner closely with Business Development, Contracts, Cybersecurity, and Global Trade Compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Compliance Support & Risk Monitoring: Support compliance with applicable government regulations, security requirements, and contract flow-down obligations in project execution and service delivery. Identify and interpret program requirements associated with defense, aerospace, and other sensitive programs. Monitor policy trends, emerging risks, and threat mitigation options.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality solutions and services that meet client needs and objectives. Participate in benchmarking and other industry collaboration forums.
• Government Stakeholder Engagement: Help build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders within relevant federal, state, and local government agencies. Support full lifecycle process optimization from marketing through bid and award, production, logistics, delivery, and aftermarket support.
• Technology Management & Controls: Support implementation of technology management and collaboration tools including tagging, marking, storage, and access and transfer controls such as Technology Control Plans. Help facilitate cross-border collaboration related to restricted-access programs and contribute to integrated solutions for managing US and non-US requirements.
• Audits & Certifications: Assist with internal audits, self-assessments, and external certification processes. Support facilitation of external audits and certifications and contribute to the implementation and ongoing maturity of various compliance programs.
• Government Registrations & Procurement: Support government registrations and procurement processes such as SAM, VIPERS, and DoD Supplier Performance Risk System. Contribute to structured implementation action plans and support manufacturing licensing agreements, sub-licensing agreements, and foreign military sales. Interface with Global Trade Compliance on ITAR licensing and agreements topics as applicable.
• Investigations & Reporting: Support internal investigations and disclosures as necessary and assist with mandatory reporting requirements with a focus on transparent internal communications. Support any future NISPOM obligations or implementation requirements.
• Anti-Corruption & FCPA Program: Support and contribute to the development and maintenance of Watlow's anti-corruption and FCPA compliance program, including policy implementation, training, risk assessments, and third party due diligence processes.

What you'll need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience supporting business development, account management, compliance, or sales within the government and defense sectors
• Experience supporting contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies and defense organizations
• Working knowledge of government procurement processes, contract vehicles, and regulatory requirements including the DPAS system
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders in the government and defense sectors
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Due to the nature of this role and associated laws and regulations, this position is only open to United States citizens with the future ability to hold a SECRET or TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, MBA, or law degree
• Familiarity with program managers at the Department of Energy, FAA, NIST, or NSF
• Prior experience at US government agencies or national laboratories supporting R&D programs