Contracts and Compliance Leader

Job Description

Job Description

About Canopy Aerospace & Defense :

Canopy Aerospace & Defense manufactures and delivers highly specialized materials with exceptional insulative, absorptive, and signal reducing characteristics to the space and defense markets. The Company assists OEMs from the initial design phase with R&D material and system engineering services to turnkey manufacturing through refurbishment services on reusable platforms. With deep domain expertise and responsive manufacturing, Canopy A&D acts as a seamless “Built-In” extension of its partners, filling critical gaps across long manufacturing chains. The company operates facilities in Los Angeles, Denver, Cape Canaveral, and the United Kingdom.

Role Overview :

We are seeking a senior Contracts & Compliance Leader to oversee our contract management processes and ensure organizational compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. This dual role is critical in safeguarding the company’s interests, minimizing risk, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. The ideal candidate will combine strong legal / contract expertise with a strategic compliance mindset.

Key Responsibilities :

Contracts Management

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners (FFP, CPFF / CPAF, T&M, IDIQ, OTA, NDAs, Teaming, Subcontracts, Licensing, DPAs).
• Ensure all agreements align with company policies, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements (FAR / DFARS flowdowns, IP / data rights, export, cybersecurity).
• Stand up and steward a centralized contract repository and obligation tracking (renewals, options, deliverables).
• Provide clear guidance to program managers and executives on interpretations, risks, and mitigations. Lead disputes, amendments, renewals, and terminations.

Compliance Leadership

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Requirements :

Job Details

Type : Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Base Salary Range : $135,000 to $175,000

Base Location : Riverside, CA, and Ontario, CA. Partial remote flexibility.

Travel :   As needed to various company facilities

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to : Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance. Retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Export Control Requirements

To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

Canopy Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.