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Supply Chain Business Operations Compliance Specialist – Level 5
Location
Arizona + 3 moreAll locations: Arizona, California, Maryland, Virginia
Posted
27 days ago
Salary
$133K - $199.6K / year
Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Serve as the Space Sector lead for all Commercial Item Determinations
• Evaluate CID packages for FAR and DFARS compliance, sufficiency, and audit defensibility
• Provide authoritative guidance on FAR 2.101 commercial item definitions, FAR 12 and FAR 15 interplay, DFARS commercial item and pricing requirements
• Partner with Programs, Buyers, SCAs, and Buyer Managers to ensure CID packages are complete, accurate, and properly supported
• Establish and maintain sector standards, templates, and guidance for CID development
• Act as the sector escalation point for complex or high-risk commerciality questions
• Support DCMA, DCAA, CPSR, and internal audits related to commercial item determinations
• Participate in supplier risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives within GSC
• Contribute to training and education across the sector on commercial item policy and practice
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure sector processes remain current with evolving FAR/DFARS guidance
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in Business, Supply Chain, Law, Finance, or related field – OR - Master’s degree and 10+ years experience
- 6+ years of experience in government contracting, supply chain compliance, pricing, or contracts
- Deep working knowledge of FAR and DFARS
- Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing Commercial Item Determinations
- Strong ability to interpret regulations and apply them to real-world procurement scenarios
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory inquiries
- Exceptional communication skills for cross-functional engagement
- Ability to operate independently as a sector authority while influencing without direct authority
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
