Sourcing Compliance Specialist; Senior and Level II

Sr Sourcing Compliance Specialist

The Sr Sourcing Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing procurement compliance programs and initiatives, overseeing internal audits, ensuring vendor compliance, investigating potential violations, and providing guidance and training to procurement staff.

• Develop and implement procurement compliance programs and initiatives: design and establish the framework for compliance, create new policies, procedures, and tools to ensure adherence to regulations and internal guidelines.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments of procurement processes: evaluate procurement activities to identify non‑compliance, assess associated risks, analyze data, review documentation, and interview stakeholders.
• Complete government Purchase Order compliance reviews and DCMA Small Business 640 reviews to maintain an approved purchasing system and acceptable government rating.
• Manage and monitor vendor compliance: ensure external vendors and suppliers adhere to relevant regulations and the organization's compliance requirements through due diligence, contract reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
• Investigate potential compliance violations and recommend corrective actions: identify breaches, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Provide guidance and training to procurement staff and stakeholders on compliance matters: act as subject‑matter expert, offer advice, and develop and deliver training programs to enhance compliance awareness and understanding across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of procurement, small business, and government property principles and regulations.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage effective compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring systems.
• Expertise in conducting internal audits, identifying potential risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Vendor management and due diligence skills: assess vendor compliance and manage relationships.
• Investigation and remediation skills: analyze findings and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Training and presentation skills: develop and deliver effective compliance training programs.
• Stakeholder management and communication: influence procurement teams, legal counsel, and senior management.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills: analyze procurement data to identify compliance trends and generate reports.
• Project management skills: manage compliance‑related projects efficiently.
• Problem‑solving and escalation skills: identify issues and know when to involve senior staff.

The Sourcing Compliance Specialist II assists in implementing procurement policies, monitoring compliance, organizing documentation, supporting audits, and delivering compliance training.

• Implement procurement/small business/government property policies and procedures.
• Monitor procurement activities for adherence to regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain and organize compliance‑related documentation.
• Support audits by providing documentation and information.
• Develop and deliver compliance training materials.

• Understanding of procurement principles: founding knowledge of sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Deep working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail: review documents, identify inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy.
• Organizational skills: manage documents and processes.
• Communication skills (written and verbal): convey compliance requirements and recommendations.
• Analytical skills: analyze data to identify compliance issues and trends.
• Ethical conduct and integrity.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in office software: word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Learning agility: adapt to new regulations, policies, and technologies.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S.…