Supply Chain Compliance Specialist

Lead Defense Supply Chain Compliance at the Highest Level Supply Chain Agent – CPSR & Global Compliance | $106K–$125K | Wichita, KS or Washington, D.C.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a senior-level Supply Chain Agent – CPSR & Global Compliance
. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned compliance expert ready to own Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) readiness and global supply chain governance across complex U.S. Department of Defense programs.

If you’re a CPSR subject matter expert with deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR — and you thrive in high-visibility audit environments — this is your opportunity to lead compliance strategy at scale.

In this role, you will serve as the driving force behind CPSR audit preparedness and execution, ensuring alignment with standards set by the Defense Contract Management Agency and regulations governed by the U.S. Department of Defense.

You will oversee compliance across 20+ global partner countries, maintain a comprehensive compliance matrix, and ensure seamless regulatory flow-down across Tier 1–3 suppliers supporting classified and non-classified defense contracts.

Your leadership will directly influence audit outcomes, risk mitigation, and the success of multi-million-dollar defense programs.

• Location: Wichita, KS or Washington, D.C.
• Salary Range: $106,000–$125,000 annually
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Mobility: Minimal relocation required

• Conduct detailed gap analyses against DCMA CPSR checklists, FAR 44.3, and DFARS 244.3
• Develop and maintain CPSR readiness documentation, including policies, procedures, and audit trails
• Lead quarterly mock audits and self-assessments to ensure full compliance
• Train procurement teams on CPSR best practices, including consent to subcontract and unauthorized commitment prevention

• Serve as primary liaison to DCMA Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs)
• Coordinate on-site/virtual audit walkthroughs, document submissions, and evidence gathering
• Develop and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to closure within 90 days
• Analyze audit results and implement process improvements

• Maintain and update a Global Compliance Matrix across 20+ countries
• Conduct annual regulatory reviews and regional risk assessments
• Support cross-border subcontract approvals and export control compliance

• Monitor regulatory updates (CMMC 2.0, NIST SP 800-171)
• Ensure CPSR-compliant subcontracting for programs exceeding $50M annually
• Generate executive compliance reports
• Support ISO 9001/AS9100 certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense supply chain
• 5+ years in A&D supply chain compliance, including 3+ years leading CPSR audit preparedness and execution
• Proven successful CPSR audit outcomes (e.g., “Approved” rating)
• CPSR subject matter expertise
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel for audit metrics and reporting)
• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies:
  1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or
  2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Compliance
• CPSM, CPCM, NCMA CP, or CIPS certification
• DCMA CPSR training (or completion within 6 months)
• Experience with CMMC Level 2/3 flow-down requirements
• Prior DCMA auditor liaison experience
• AS9100 lead auditor certification
• Knowledge of counterfeit parts mitigation (DFARS 246.870) and obsolescence risk management

• Exceptional organization under high-stakes audit timelines
• Executive-level communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset for risk identification and root-cause…