Director, Contracts & Compliance

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Axillon Aerospace, Inc.

Director, Contracts & Compliance

Rockmart, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Help Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation

    We’re looking for a strategic, commercially minded Director of Contracts & Compliance to lead high-impact contract negotiations, compliance governance, and risk management across a rapidly growing aerospace business. This is an opportunity to influence critical business decisions, partner directly with executive leadership, and help drive the next phase of growth in a dynamic, highly regulated industry.

    If you thrive in complex negotiations, understand the intersection of business strategy and compliance, and enjoy operating in fast-moving environments where your expertise truly matters — this role is built for you.

    What You’ll Do

    Lead Complex Aerospace & Government Contracts

    • Drive negotiations for sophisticated commercial and government agreements
    • Structure contract terms that protect the company while enabling business growth
    • Assess and mitigate risk related to scope, indemnification, performance guarantees, penalties, and regulatory obligations
    • Ensure contractual commitments align with operational capabilities and financial targets

    Champion Compliance & Governance

    • Oversee compliance across commercial pursuits, contracts, export controls, and internal governance requirements
    • Support ethics, trade compliance, and corporate approval processes
    • Maintain audit readiness and documentation integrity across all commercial activities
    • Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and compliant business practices

    Influence Strategy Across the Business

    • This role reports into the Axillon Business Development team, working closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Program Management to support strategic growth initiatives
    • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a small but high-performing team
    • Collaborate with product line leaders to align market opportunities with delivery capabilities
    • Help shape pricing strategies, contract structures, and pursuit decisions for major aerospace programs

    What You Bring

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
    • 10+ years of experience within the aerospace industry, including commercial and/or DoD environments
    • Strong background negotiating complex, multimillion-dollar contracts
    • Knowledge of government contracting, trade compliance, and regulated industry frameworks
    • Experience managing contract planning, flow-downs, and compliance obligations
    • Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
    • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

    Preferred Experience

    • Aerospace composites or advanced materials
    • Civil and defense aerospace markets
    • Export controls and regulatory compliance environments

    Why Join Us?

    This is more than a contracts role — it’s a chance to become a trusted business leader inside a growing aerospace organization where your decisions directly impact profitability, growth, and long-term strategy.

    You’ll work alongside passionate industry experts, influence major customer partnerships, and help shape the future of advanced aerospace solutions.

    Additional Information

    • Hybrid work environment
    • Travel required (~30%) to company locations, customers, and industry events
    • PPE and safety protocols required when visiting manufacturing facilities
    • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
    • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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    Required Experience