[Hiring] Chief Compliance Officer @AeroVironment

Role Description

The VP and Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) will lead and own AV’s overall compliance program, including the company’s ethics program and oversight of all compliance activities within the organization. The CCO will partner with compliance functions and subject matter experts across the company to provide compliance direction and support to all areas of the company. Activities will encompass compliance activities relevant to U.S. publicly traded companies and U.S. Department of Defense contractors, including, but not limited to:

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Security and Exchange Commission regulations
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)
• Cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity Maturation Model Certification (CMMC)
• U.S. export regulations
• Anti-corruption and privacy

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to U.S. Department of Defense Contractors, including SOX, FAR/DFARS, anti-corruption (including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and foreign equivalents), False Claims Act, Truth in Negotiations Act, CMMC requirements, export regulations (including International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations).
• Extensive experience supporting a global compliance function, preferably at a U.S. publicly traded Department of Defense contractor, with diverse responsibilities across various aspects of business operations, both in the U.S. and abroad.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to communicate and interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels, including the company’s executive leadership team and Board of Directors on complex issues.
• Capability to work autonomously while coordinating efforts with in-house counsel, functional teams, and company leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies that align policy priorities with business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate trusted relationships with regulators and compliance professionals and senior leaders within the organization.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university; Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 20 years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience in the U.S. defense industry, including demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to travel to company offices across the U.S. and internationally to support compliance activities.
• Active Top Secret//SCI clearance required.
• Preferred locations are Simi Valley, CA or Washington, DC, however for the ideal candidate, we would consider a commutable distance to any of our locations.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .