Compliance Analyst

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Job Description

This role interprets and applies federal, state, and international regulations to products, financial processes, and operational procedures, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist develops and implements policies and procedures, supports regulatory reporting, and partners with internal stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and enhance overall compliance awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Interpret federal, state, and international regulations and apply them to products, financial processes, and operational practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and internal standards.
• Ensure regulatory reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve compliance problems, questions, or complaints received from internal departments, customers, and government regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement programs to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct audits and assessments of policies, procedures, and documentation to evaluate compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear documentation and reports summarizing audit findings, compliance risks, and recommended improvements.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and support updates to policies and processes as needed.
• Support ongoing risk management activities by identifying compliance risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and/or international regulations to business processes and practices.
• Proven experience conducting audits and assessments related to compliance with government laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, audit, regulatory, risk management, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Skill in investigating and resolving compliance problems, questions, and complaints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external regulatory agencies.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant professional experience, or 9 years as a qualified RCT at NNS.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• US citizenship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering programs to increase employee awareness and understanding of compliance policies.
• Experience in risk management with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Experience auditing and evaluating policies, procedures, and documentation for alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance activities and deadlines.

Work Environment

The position operates in a professional, compliance-focused environment that emphasizes adherence to federal, state, and international regulations. The role involves regular collaboration with internal departments, interaction with regulatory agencies, and preparation of detailed documentation and reports. Work typically follows standard business hours, with periods of increased activity around audits, assessments, and regulatory reporting deadlines. The environment values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement in compliance practices.

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $32 - $40