Program Compliance and Implementation Director

Program Compliance and Implementation Director

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Location: Exton, PA, US, 19341

Company: Ansys

 Requisition #: 15220 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

Summary / Role Purpose:

Execute the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) risk-management program and work with internal stakeholders to ensure contractual requirements arising under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable Federal contract requirements are being met.  The Compliance Manager will[AB1]  build the comprehensive compliance culture.  The candidate will engage with key stakeholders cognizant security authorities, contract authorities, regulatory bodies, and the AGI Board of Directors concerning compliance matters.  The scope of compliance oversight will include legal, regulatory, and policy compliance.  This role will work with the corporate Legal team and internal-audit function, as needed, to validate compliance. This role includes proactively updating polices, practices and procedures along with the appropriate change management and training plans.   The successful candidate must have the ability to both lead and direct changes across multiple functions.  

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) risk-management program
• Assist the organization and its management in validating compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, and other contractual requirements as derived from Federal regulations, including CMMC
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and develop corrective action plans to address those vulnerabilities and risks in close coordination with internal stakeholders, Ansys Legal, and Ansys Internal Audit.
• Work closely with management and employees to foster a compliance-focused culture.
• Prepare reports for senior management, the AGI Board of Directors, and others as appropriate
• Lead or partner with the various functions to ensure contractual requirements are being met and visibility is being maintained
• Develop training materials as needed to ensure compliance with Ansys policies and applicable regulations
• Establishing budgets for all implementation and related training programs

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years management experience in security operations
• Minimum of 5 years in Industrial Security
• Must hold active TS/SCI clearance
• Expertise fostering relationships within the defense and intelligence communities
• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and ability to demonstrate previous ability of implementing NISP required support/compliance programs
• Strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work independently
• The ability to enhance and build key performance indicators and executive presentations
• Must be highly analytic and decisive
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Appropriate Certifications or training in security industry (e.g. CSO, ITPSO, FSO, and other training or certs)
• Ability to demonstrated knowledge or have certifications in areas of process management and compliance  

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement. 

Our Commitments: 

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values: 

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions: 

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

INCLUSION IS AT OUR CORE 
We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive. 

 
WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS 

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. 

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics. 
  

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE  
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (Belgium, China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.). 

  
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com 
  

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. 
  
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.