Government Services Program Manager

government services program manager

aerospace & defense / government services

position summary

stephen gould is seeking a government services program manager to lead and support regulatory compliance, cybersecurity governance, government contracting activities, and cross-functional operational initiatives within a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.

this role serves as a key internal advisor to both gould southern and the broader stephen gould organization by evaluating business opportunities involving government or defense-related work and determining whether specialized regulatory oversight is required.

the ideal candidate will have strong experience with itar, far/dfars, export controls, cmmc, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks, along with the ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly across technical and non-technical teams.

about gould southern

gould southern a subsidy a 40-person, as9100-certified, itar-compliant, gsa-registered subsidiary of stephen gould. Built specifically to operate within the defense supply chain, and over 18 years it has become a trusted partner on advanced u.s. Defense and aerospace programs including next-generation stealth bomber platforms, multirole fighter aircraft, airborne early warning and command-and-control aircraft, and a high-profile executive transport aircraft program owned by the u.s. Government.

Its core capabilities include turnkey tool kitting, rfid-based tool control and asset tracking, warehouse automation, and on-site program execution for major aerospace and defense contractors.

the organization partners with major aerospace and defense contractors and operates within a highly regulated environment requiring rigorous compliance, cybersecurity, and operational controls.

key responsibilities

regulatory compliance & government contracting[pm1] [jd2]

• evaluate incoming business opportunities to determine applicability of itar, far/dfars, export controls, cmmc, and other government contracting requirements
• support bid/no-bid decisions related to compliance obligations and organizational capability.
• review solicitations, rfqs, and contractual flow downs for regulatory and compliance implications.
• serve as an internal advisor to stephen gould agents and leadership regarding regulatory applicability and compliance obligations
• prepare, submit, and manage regulatory applications including permits, licenses, registrations, certifications, and authorizations
• act as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and maintain ongoing agency relationships
• review contracts and identify compliance obligations associated with government-related work
• support regulatory audits, assessments, and compliance inquiries
• monitor changes in regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to the business

cybersecurity & compliance program management[pm3] [jd4]

• manage itar compliance programs, export control initiatives, cybersecurity governance, and data privacy requirements
• maintain and update the it privacy and security program strategy and gould southern's system security plan (ssp)
• support cmmc implementation activities, including risk assessments, remediation planning, and compliance tracking
• evaluate and improve processes related to incident response, unauthorized access reporting, and sensitive information protection
• coordinate cybersecurity compliance initiatives with internal teams and external it stakeholders; this role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and compliance oversight rather than hands-on systems administration
• partner with it, legal, and governance teams to maintain cybersecurity and compliance standards
• develop and deliver compliance and cybersecurity training programs, including phishing awareness and export control education
• conduct risk assessments and oversee mitigation activities related to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance

program & operational support

• support operational and program execution activities as needed across client, supplier, manufacturing, and internal teams
• assist in coordinating delivery timelines, compliance requirements, quality standards, and process improvement initiatives
• identify and escalate risks impacting compliance, schedule, scope, or operational performance
• promote continuous improvement initiatives across workflows and operational processes
• support adherence to iso, as9100, and internal quality standards

required qualifications[pm5] [jd6]

• bachelor's degree in business, compliance, government contracting, cybersecurity, supply chain, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in government contract compliance, regulatory affairs, program management, or related defense industry environment
• strong working knowledge of itar, far/dfars, export controls, and government contracting regulations
• experience supporting or implementing cmmc level 1 and/or level 2 requirements
• experience developing or managing compliance programs, policies, and internal controls
• experience interacting directly with regulatory…