Compliance Sr Manager Contracts & Supply Chain

Job Summary General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement Compliance at our Headquarters location in Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will lead the Contracts Compliance, Procurement Compliance and the Small Business Teams, and act as the primary interface with the GAs DCMA-assigned Corporate Administrative Contracting Officer (CACO) and lead all relevant Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR). This position reports to the Director of Contracts, Procurement and Proposals Management Business Operations. A well-qualified candidate will be responsible for monitoring all US Government and related agency regulatory developments, as well as changes in government audit practices and standards and implementing meaningful process and procedure change General Atomics is a visionary pioneer with a unique and powerful mission. Join us and you can work on transformative technology, developing the latest solutions for Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Electromagnetic Systems, Spacecraft and Systems, Airborne Sensors, Laser Technologies, or Biofuels. Here you’ll have the freedom to look further and dream bigger. You won’t wait for opportunity, you’ll create it. This position sits in San Diego, CA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the Contracts Compliance, Procurement Compliance, and Small Business functions, providing strategic direction, functional oversight, and leadership across the organization. Develop and execute a risk-based compliance strategy that promotes adherence to applicable FAR/DFARS requirements, contractual obligations, company policies, and approved business systems. Balance objective compliance oversight with collaborative business partnership, providing practical guidance that enables effective and compliant business execution. Oversee compliance reviews, internal assessments, and monitoring activities; identify trends, systemic risks, and opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement. Lead organizational readiness and support for government, customer, and internal reviews and audits, including Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and other business-system assessments. Provide leadership and governance for the Small Business Program, including regulatory compliance, subcontracting plans, performance objectives, reporting, outreach, and stakeholder engagement. Monitor evolving regulatory and acquisition requirements and partner with functional leaders to translate changes into effective policies, processes, controls, and business practices. Establish and communicate meaningful compliance metrics, trends, and risk insights to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk management. Build and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of integrity, sound judgment, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Develop procedures to ensure that Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) and specific funding and contract requirements are met. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Qualifications Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field and thirteen or more years of progressively complex experience in contracts/subcontracts with at least seven of those years managing contracts/subcontracts processes and personnel. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Must have a thorough understanding of applicable laws …

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