Regulatory & Cybersecurity Government Programs Manager

Aerospace & Defense / Government Services

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Support operational and program…