Compliance Specialist II
Location: Poway, CA (Onsite with 1 remote day/week)
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
Overview
We are seeking a Compliance Specialist II to support government procurement and contracting activities within a dynamic defense and aerospace environment. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in procurement, government contracting, auditing, or compliance who are looking to further develop their expertise in regulatory compliance, FAR/DFARS requirements, procurement audits, and price/cost analysis.
In this role, you will partner with procurement and business stakeholders to review purchasing activities, ensure compliance with government regulations and contractual requirements, support audits, and drive continuous process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Review procurement documentation, transactions, and business practices to ensure compliance with federal regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies.
Conduct procurement file reviews and support internal and external compliance audits.
Analyze procurement activities to identify compliance risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Research and interpret regulatory requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and related government contracting regulations.
Support price analysis and procurement compliance activities, including sole-source justifications and documentation reviews.
Prepare reports, findings, and compliance documentation for management and audit purposes.
Partner with procurement, subcontract administration, contracts, supplier management, engineering, and program teams to resolve compliance issues.
Assist with CPSR, DCMA, ITAR, EAR, CAS, DEAR, and other government compliance requirements as needed.
Recommend and help implement process improvements that strengthen procurement compliance and operational efficiency.
Clearly communicate compliance requirements, findings, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive or export-controlled information.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, Legal Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience in:
Government contracting
Procurement or purchasing
Subcontract administration
Contract administration
Compliance or auditing
Related procurement disciplines
Working knowledge of government procurement principles and acquisition processes.
Basic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARS.
Experience reviewing procurement documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting procurement audits, compliance reviews, or Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR).
Exposure to government compliance frameworks such as:
DCMA
CAS
DEAR
ITAR
EAR
Experience with price analysis, cost analysis, and sole-source procurements.
Background in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, international trade, contracts, and program management.
Interest in advancing toward senior compliance, procurement, or government contracting leadership roles.
Why Apply?
Every other Friday off through a 9/80 schedule.
Collaborative and highly supportive team environment.
Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Exposure to complex government contracting and procurement compliance activities.
Opportunity to build expertise in FAR/DFARS regulations, audits, procurement compliance, and government contracting within the defense and aerospace industry.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a compliance or procurement professional looking to expand their expertise in a growing government contracting environment while working alongside experienced compliance leaders.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $63000.00 - $105375.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Career growth: Develop deeper expertise in FAR, DFARS, government procurement, compliance, audits, and price/cost analysis. Strong mentorship: Join a development-focused environment where experienced team members provide guidance while employees build toward greater independence. Broad business exposure: Work across procurement and interact with functions such as subcontract administration, international trade, program management, and engineering. Opportunity to influence change: The compliance function is evolving under new leadership, giving incoming employees an opportunity to improve processes, procedures, and internal guidance. Multiple career paths: Potential to develop into a senior technical SME or pursue leadership opportunities as experience grows. Collaborative culture: Small, close-knit team that encourages information sharing, questions, professional development, and continuous learning. Work-life flexibility: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, plus current limited work-from-home flexibility subject to team coverage and company policy.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Poway,CA.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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