Contracting & Compliance Manager
CX2
Compliance / Regulatory
El Segundo, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.
We’re looking for a sharp, pragmatic, and detail-oriented Contracting and Compliance Manager to help us navigate the complex legal, regulatory, and contractual landscape of working with the U.S. Department of Defense. This role will manage government and commercial contracts, ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), and help build the internal processes that allow us to move fast while staying secure and compliant.You’ll work cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, legal counsel, and program teams to ensure we are meeting our obligations and protecting the company’s interests as we scale into larger and more complex defense programs.
This role will be based at our Company HQ in El Segundo, CA.
Overall Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including proposal review, contract negotiation, execution, and compliance monitoring.
- Act as the primary internal point of contact for all DoD contract matters—ensuring we meet deliverables, terms, and reporting requirements.
- Interpret and implement FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific clauses, and advise internal stakeholders accordingly.
- Track flow-down requirements from government customers; ensure these are reflected in subcontracts and internal practices.
- Work with outside counsel and executive leadership to assess risk and structure favorable terms on high-value or strategic contracts.
- Help establish and maintain compliance programs across areas like export control (ITAR/EAR), cybersecurity (NIST 800-171 / CMMC), and classified programs.
- Support internal and external audits, government reviews, and due diligence processes.
- Draft, maintain, and enforce contracting and compliance policies, templates, and workflows as we scale.
Required Skills
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in defense contracting, legal, or compliance roles—ideally at a defense contractor, federally funded startup, or government agency.
- Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to U.S. defense contracting.
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of DoD contracts, including fixed-price, cost-plus, and OTA agreements.
- Highly organized, process-oriented, and capable of balancing compliance with speed in a startup environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex regulatory language into clear operational guidance.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
ITAR Restrictions
- To Conform to US Government Regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or National or U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Note: Those currently on OPTs and/or H1Bs do not currently qualify for ITAR. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Bonus Points
- Experience implementing NIST 800-171 or preparing for CMMC assessments.
- Familiarity with classified contract management, DD254s, or FCL processes.
- Legal training (JD or paralegal certification), or prior work as a contracts officer, contracting specialist, or compliance lead in a defense context.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
- 401K enrollment at 90 days.
- Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies.
- High levels of responsibility and autonomy.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.
CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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