Compliance Officer, Firewall

Overview

Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-class developer and manufacturer of advanced propulsion and energetics systems for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and other agencies and companies, both in the United States and abroad. Our markets include space, where we provide a full range of propulsion and power systems for launch vehicles, satellites and other space vehicles; strategic missiles; missile defense; and tactical systems and armaments. Our propulsion systems, both liquid- and solid-fueled, have been at the heart of virtually every major U.S. space and missile program since the dawn of the space age. Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on our company, our products and our mission.

 

Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Compliance Officer (Firewall) to join us in our Huntsville, AL facility. Reporting to General Counsel, Aerojet Rocketdyne Defense Business Unit (AR DBU), the firewall compliance officer bears overall responsibility for ensuring all AR DBU's firewalls are compliant with applicable AR DBU command media and applicable firewall plans. The firewall compliance officer also bears overall responsibility for firewall compliance record retention and storage. At this point the AR DBU has roughly twenty firewalls.  The number changes as new firewalls are created and firewalls are terminated. Currently, the Space Business Unit does (SBU) not have firewalls.  If the SBU institutes firewalls, the compliance officer would be determined at that point.

 

What we can offer you:

 

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne

 

Rest and Relaxation - 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends. Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays.

 

Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness

 

Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match

 

Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program

 

Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs. 

 

This current opening may be filled at this level or one level higher.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

70%  Day-to-day management of the company's Firewall Management Office

 

Firewall Compliance Officer will:

•            Develop and update firewall related policies and procedures, forms, compliance tools and procedures, as necessary
•            Coordinate compliance audit/review activity with audit activity external and internal auditorsCreate and draft communication to support awareness of AR DBU firewall compliance requirements
•            Design and implement firewall compliance training
•            Support General Counsel and program counsel on matters related to legal complianceMaintain a current understanding of regulatory trends and changes in law and advise appropriate                                 management of trends affecting their activity
•            Advise employees on firewall related matters

 

15%  Internal Investigations

Firewall Compliance Officer will conduct (or assist with) internal investigations on a wide range of firewall related issues

Oversee case management; provide guidance to investigators; review investigation reports as needed

 

15% Special Projects:

Support the General Counsel, Ethics Director, Legal Department, functional COEs, and Business Unit management on matters related to firewall compliance, contracts and other matters as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten(10) years of related work experience in law, contracts, regulatory analysis, investigations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in auditing, researching or investigating complex matters is a significant plus.
• Prior experience with compliance or other regulatory matters is desirable.
• Must be capable of handling a broad workload and be adaptable to a variety of special assignments in the execution of the function.
• The ability to travel to various Company sites from time to time is required.

 

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

 

 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME