Heven AeroTech

Heven AeroTech

Director of Compliance

Sterling, Virginia · Director · Contract

No sponsorship$171k-$800kDetected 9 days ago
TypeScriptCloud PlatformsCybersecurityIncident ResponseComplianceAccountingSAPPerformance ManagementHIPAALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInternal AuditOSHA

About the role

  • Heven AeroTech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the designation, performance management, and accountability of the Empowered Official function; serve directly as EO or manage the engagement of an external ITAR/EAR compliance consultant or law firm as operationally appropriate.
  • Ensure execution of export control audits, restricted party screening, and voluntary disclosure management to DDTC and BIS; maintain accountability for timely and accurate reporting.
  • Manage personnel security clearance processes including investigations, visit authorizations, and incident reporting through DISS and related government systems.
  • Maintain and administer the facility's Standard Practice and Procedure (SPP) and ensure full Insider Threat Program compliance.
  • Lead compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST SP 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
  • Oversee classified storage, document control, secure communication requirements, and SCI/SAP access where applicable.
  • Support CMMC third-party assessment organization (C3PAO) assessments and maintain certification documentation.
  • Manage the ethics hotline and reporting system; investigate potential violations and coordinate with HR, Legal, and management on corrective actions and disciplinary outcomes.
  • Design and deliver ethics training programs and awareness campaigns across all employee levels.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to move throughout production facilities to observe operations, conduct compliance reviews, and engage with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering manufacturing or regulated production areas.
  • Manage cybersecurity incident reporting obligations to the DoD and relevant program offices within required timelines.
  • Prepare and submit timely disclosures to the Government for violations of federal criminal law and the False Claims Act as required.
  • report to the Board Audit Committee or designated executive officer as required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Political Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • J.D. or advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance or regulatory experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a defense or aerospace environment.
  • Secret (TS/SCI Preferred)
  • Demonstrated expertise in ITAR/EAR export controls, NISPOM/industrial security, and CMMC/NIST 800-171 cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Active DoD security clearance (Secret minimum)
  • TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
  • Proven experience managing ethics programs, hotline operations, and internal compliance investigations.

Compensation

  • $171k-$800k

Benefits

  • Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance
  • Provide compliance oversight for occupational health and safety obligations under OSHA 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 and applicable state regulations within an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Company info

  • At Heven AeroTech (Heven), we don't just believe in the power of people-we build our success on it.
  • As a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, we've earned recognition for creating a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued.
  • Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.
  • We believe great teams are built on individuals who are humble, hungry, and smart -those who put team success first, take initiative to continuously improve, and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness.
  • At Heven, your voice matters, your ideas are heard, and your contributions make a tangible impact as you grow through hands-on experience and collaboration across the team.
  • Heven AeroTech
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Reports To: Chief of Staff
  • Role Summary:
  • The Director of Compliance leads Heven AeroTech's enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring adherence to federal export control laws (ITAR/EAR), industrial security requirements (NISPOM), cybersecurity mandates (CMMC/NIST 800-171), ethics obligations, occupational safety regulations, and employee benefits laws.
  • Operating at the intersection of legal obligation and operational execution, this role directly supervises the Safety Manager and IT Administrator, advises executive leadership on regulatory risk, and fosters a culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the defense industrial base.

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  • The Director of Compliance leads Heven AeroTech's enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring adherence to federal export control laws (ITAR/EAR), industrial security requirements (NISPOM), cybersecurity mandates (CMMC/
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