Director of Compliance

Accountabilities:

• • Develop and execute an enterprise-wide compliance strategy aligned with corporate objectives, federal procurement requirements, and government contracting standards.
  • Design, implement, maintain, and audit compliance policies and procedures covering applicable requirements, including FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and ITAR/EAR.
  • Maintain and regularly update the organization’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, ensuring it is appropriately communicated and accessible to employees.
  • Establish and oversee compliance training programs for new hires and existing employees, ensuring required training is completed regularly.
  • Monitor legislative, regulatory, and business developments that may affect the compliance program and communicate material changes and implications to executive leadership.
  • Conduct periodic enterprise risk assessments and formally review the compliance program at least annually, incorporating regulatory changes, evolving business priorities, and lessons learned.
  • Partner with leadership and key stakeholders to strengthen a culture of ethics, compliance, accountability, and responsible decision-making.
  • Identify the resources, systems, data, and access required to operate an effective compliance program.
  • Oversee the timely preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, disclosures, and related documentation.
  • Manage internal reporting mechanisms, including confidential and anonymous channels for employees to raise concerns or report suspected misconduct.
  • Ensure reported concerns are appropriately documented, investigated, resolved, and escalated when necessary.
  • Investigate alleged violations of the Code or compliance program and develop or oversee appropriate corrective and mitigating actions.
  • Ensure required government notifications and disclosures are made accurately and within applicable timelines.
  • Advise senior executives and governance bodies on compliance effectiveness, emerging risks, significant issues, and resource requirements.
  • Perform additional compliance, regulatory, and risk-management responsibilities as business needs evolve.

  Requirements:

  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, legal, regulatory, or related roles within the government contracting sector.
  • Active Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation through the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in law, public policy, business, or a related field is preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of federal procurement regulations, with strong familiarity with government contracting compliance requirements; experience with SBA regulations is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or supporting internal, external, and government-initiated audits.
  • Proven ability to assess enterprise-level risks, develop effective mitigation strategies, and advise senior executives on complex compliance matters.
  • Strong understanding of compliance program design, policies and procedures, employee training, investigations, reporting mechanisms, and regulatory disclosures.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex regulatory issues clearly to executives and governance stakeholders.
  • Strong judgment, discretion, integrity, and attention to detail when handling sensitive compliance matters.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal, operational, executive, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to maintain a dedicated home workspace, work standard business hours, and occasionally support early mornings, evenings, or critical deadlines when required.
  • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

  Benefits:

  • Annual salary range of $175,000–$200,000 USD.
  • Fully remote work-from-home position with the option to work from an office location when desired.
  • 100% employee-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and a Roth IRA option.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Various employee perks and discounts.
  • Flexible working environment, with occasional additional-hours support required for critical business needs.
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise compliance strategy, risk management, and ethical culture at a senior leadership level.