Supply Chain Compliance Specialist (Defense Manufacturing)

Location: Middletown, Iowa, United States; remote work is listed, with a possible hybrid schedule requiring a weekly onsite commute after training and proficiency are demonstrated. Occasional travel may be required for business needs, training, or special projects.

Salary: $76,640–$114,960 per year.

Company

Day & Zimmermann delivers defense, construction, and industrial services supporting critical government and infrastructure programs.

What you will do

• Manage subcontractor assessments, compliance reviews, risk reporting, and recommendations.
• Monitor purchasing activities for compliance with federal acquisition regulations, company policies, customer requirements, and CPSR readiness standards.
• Maintain procurement policies, procedures, supplier processes, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Identify control gaps and implement improvement solutions with program stakeholders.
• Support small business subcontracting plans, monitor performance, and promote participation across socio-economic categories.
• Develop and facilitate procurement compliance training and maintain training records and matrices.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Department of Defense contracts management experience covering FAR, DFARS, flow-down clauses, procurement integrity, contract formation, subcontract administration, supplier relationship management, project management, and subcontractor risk management.
• Experience with customer flow-down requirements and subcontractor compliance roles.
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, contract management, legal studies, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SAP, and relevant computer systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance may be required; a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or federally compliant passport and successful background screening are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in business, contract management, legal studies, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting major construction or industrial modernization programs.
• Experience in a government-owned, contractor-operated environment, ammunition plant, or defense manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available, with potential hybrid flexibility after training and demonstrated proficiency.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits including pet insurance.
• Paid maternity leave of up to 12 weeks, parental and family leave, and other paid time off.
• Work may involve physical activity, environmental exposure, protective equipment, and regular performance at a company office or worksite.