AA&E Compliance and Physical Security Manager

AA&E Compliance and Physical Security Manager

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

The ideal candidate brings deep operational experience in explosive and firearms compliance, physical security program management, and AA&E accountability within a defense contractor environment. This individual will serve as the primary interface with ATF and other cognizant regulatory authorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary accountable officer for all Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) held at both Colorado locations, ensuring protection and accountability in accordance with DoDM 5100.76 (Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives) and applicable successor directives.
• Establish and enforce AA&E storage, handling, transportation, and inventory control procedures in compliance with ATF explosives regulations (27 CFR Part 555), DoD explosives safety standards, and applicable state and local requirements.
• Manage the organization's Federal Explosives License (FEL) or Federal Explosives Permit (FEP); coordinate the addition of Employee Possessors (EPs) to the company's FEL/FEP by submitting ATF Form 5400.28 (Explosives Employee Possessor Questionnaire) and facilitating ATF background check processing to confirm each employee is not a prohibited person; manage all renewals, amendments, and compliance correspondence with ATF.
• Conduct and oversee physical inventory and reconciliation of all AA&E holdings at both locations on required schedules; investigate and report any discrepancies, losses, or thefts per reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain AA&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering the full lifecycle: receipt, storage, issue, turn-in, transportation, and demilitarization/disposal.
• Lead site inspections and audits of AA&E storage facilities (magazines, vaults, and arming rooms); coordinate physical security upgrades and remediation with the Director, Security Operations.
• Serve as the point of contact for ATF compliance inspections, DCSA AA&E reviews, and any federal or state law enforcement inquiries related to firearms and explosive materials.
• Develop and deliver AA&E training programs covering ATF regulations, DoD safety directives, and site-specific procedures for all personnel with authorized access to AA&E.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and operations teams to ensure new programs and activities involving AA&E are compliant from inception.
• Monitor changes to ATF, DoD, and state explosives and firearms regulations; proactively update internal policies and training materials to maintain continuous compliance.
• Support hazard analysis and risk assessment activities related to explosive materials storage and use.
• This role will start as an operation role with future team leadership responsibilities.

Physical security program responsibilities include:

• Oversee physical security systems at both Colorado locations, including intrusion detection systems (IDS), access control, CCTV, and perimeter security in support of AA&E requirements.
• Coordinate with applicable authorities and agencies regarding site security and emergency response protocols for AA&E incidents.
• Ensure AA&E storage areas meet or exceed required protection levels under applicable DoD and ATF standards.

Required qualifications include:

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in compliance, safety, or operational roles with a substantive focus on AA&E/explosives and firearms compliance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required at time of hire;
  Top Secret preferred. Must be eligible for and willing to pursue TS/SCI, if required.
• Proven expertise in ATF explosives regulations (27 CFR Part 555), including Federal Explosives License (FEL)/Permit (FEP) management, and state equivalent regulations, Employee Possessor processing via ATF…