Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Compliance (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-07-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

We are searching for a Compliance Specialist to join our team to support the Mission Systems and Avionics portion of Collins Aerospace business units. This position will be a key contributor to the Supply Chain Compliance team performing reviews and assisting with special projects of supply chain operations and activities to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls, risk management and governance processes of the purchasing system. 

This role will be performed REMOTE from any Collins Aerospace location either domestic or remote.

What YOU Will Do:

Responsibilities:

• Generally, works on some complex areas. Exercises independent judgment with some guidance in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Supports monitoring changes in U.S. Government regulations and supports work to align site policies, procedures, work instructions and tools to ensure regulatory compliance at the sites.
• Assists in preparation of formal written reports and/or conduct oral briefings on audit related project and other related matters to leadership.
• Assists with implementing inspection requirements for site purchase orders to ensure team members are complying with processes and standard work, as well as policies and procedures.
• Support process improvement activity to include development of tools and solutions to improve business results, this may include development and deployment of training for the purchasing system requirements, process, and tools.
• Responsible for providing input to support decisions on the adequacy and effectiveness of purchasing system process, risk and internal inspection control disciplines that could adversely impact Corporate and Stakeholder value.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationship with Corporate, Business Unit, and Shared Service leadership to ensure understanding and acceptance of audit issues impacting business risks and controls. May interface regularly with middle and senior level management.
• Frequently reviews work of others. Acts independently with some guidance to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.

Expectations of the role:

• Maintain working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government Purchasing System requirements.
• Data analysis capability and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with some guidance on projects and assigned tasks, as well as collaborate on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to collaborate and influence with stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Assist in the development and deployment training materials 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• 3-5 years of experience in Aerospace Supply Chain, Audit or related experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering is desirable, Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Experience in government Procurement and/or Compliance. 
• Experience using process improvement tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, advanced proficiency with Excel 
• Knowledge of SAP strongly preferred 

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning