Vice President Compliance

Company: COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Location: Tempe, AZ 85281

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Summary
Comtech EF Data is looking for a Vice President of Compliance. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, overseeing, planning and directing Comtech EF Data’s compliance program, which includes programs, policies, and practices, and assures that all business activities in all divisions are compliant with company, local, State and Federal regulatory requirements. Your goal is to preserve the company’s integrity by making sure it stays on a lawful and ethical course. You must be comfortable saying “no” when necessary and be result-oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
  • Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
  • Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
  • Draft, modify and implement compliance company policies
  • Collaborate with corporate counsel and Human Resources to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
  • Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
  • Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training
  • Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
  • Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
  • Occasional travel as necessary


Qualifications

  • BS/BA in, finance, business administration or related field and 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven experience as compliance manager with specific experience in export compliance, including with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  • Prior experience working for and/or with federal contractors
  • In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
  • A business acumen partnered with a dedication to legality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

About Us
Comtech EF Data Corp. is a leading supplier of communications equipment with a focus on satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The high-performance satellite communications ground equipment is deployed globally to support mission-critical and demanding applications for government, mobile backhaul, premium enterprise and mobility. Service providers, satellite operators, governments and commercial users wanting to optimize communications, increase throughput and delight customers, are leveraging the performance and flexibility of the Comtech brand. The solutions are facilitating fixed and mobile networks in 160+ countries and across every ocean. For more information, visit http://www.comtechefdata.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.