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Canopy Technologies · 2 months ago

Contracts and Compliance Leader

Riverside, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures specialized materials for the space and defense markets. They are seeking a Senior Contracts & Compliance Leader to oversee contract management processes and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, safeguarding the company's interests and minimizing risks.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners (FFP, CPFF/CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, OTA, NDAs, Teaming, Subcontracts, Licensing, DPAs)

Ensure all agreements align with company policies, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS flowdowns, IP/data rights, export, cybersecurity)

Stand up and steward a centralized contract repository and obligation tracking (renewals, options, deliverables)

Provide clear guidance to program managers and executives on interpretations, risks, and mitigations. Lead disputes, amendments, renewals, and terminations

Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs, policies, and procedures

Design and lead an integrated compliance framework covering ITAR/EAR, OFAC sanctions, anti-corruption (FCPA/UK Bribery Act), FAR/DFARS, DCMA CPSR readiness, counterfeit parts prevention, human-trafficking clauses, data privacy, and records retention

Monitor regulatory changes and drive policy updates, training, and internal audits; report risks and findings to leadership

Lead the global insurance program (GL, property, product liability, cyber, aviation/space where applicable) to meet contractual obligations while optimizing cost and coverage

Conduct investigations, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement initiatives; embed compliance controls into everyday workflows and systems

Lead compliance training and awareness programs for employees

Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and leadership to protect the business, enable speed, and embed integrity in daily operations

Qualification

Contract managementCompliance programsContract law expertiseStakeholder managementRegulatory frameworksNegotiation skillsCross-functional communicationCompliance trainingProblem-solving mindsetClear communicationLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field; JD/MBA and/or compliance certifications (CPCM, CFCM, CCEP, CIPM) preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in contract management, compliance, or legal operations, with at least three years in a leadership role

Expert knowledge of contract law and government/aerospace regulatory frameworks (FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR) and industry standards (AS9100/ISO 9001)

Proven success implementing contract lifecycle processes, controls, and tools; excellent negotiation and stakeholder management

Strong judgment, clear written/oral communication, and a problem-solving mindset

Ability to work extended hours/weekends to meet critical deadlines; travel to other Canopy sites and customer locations as needed

Proficiency with standard business software and collaboration tools; strong cross-functional communication skills

Preferred

Experience in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense sector preferred but not essential

Prior experience supporting NASA, DoD, or Tier 1 aerospace / defense primes

Experience with contract repository software

Benefits

Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance.

Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Company

Canopy Technologies

At Canopy A&D, our Research & Innovation Center of Excellence is the catalyst of our enterprise, empowering breakthroughs in thermal protection systems (TPS), signal reduction technologies, and advanced materials.

Founded in 2021

Denver, Colorado, USA

11-50 employees