Canopy Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago
Contracts and Compliance Leader
Riverside, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expCanopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers specialized materials for the space and defense markets. The Senior Contracts & Compliance Leader will 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
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 Aerospace & Defense
Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2024-08-31Debt Financing· $1.7M
2022-04-09Seed
2021-01-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Marco Villa
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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