We are a leading provider of secure software solutions for the U.S. federal government and other highly regulated industries. Our commitment to compliance and ethical standards drives our operations and culture.
Director of Compliance
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
$175K - $200K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
The Director of Compliance is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s corporate compliance program to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal policies. This role is critical to supporting the company’s delivery of secure, compliant software solutions to the U.S. federal government and customers operating in highly regulated environments.
The Director of Compliance will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, partner closely with Legal, Security, Engineering, Product, Sales, and HR, and lead efforts to embed compliance into the company’s culture, operations, and product lifecycle. The Director of Compliance is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Work Location & Flexibility: We are headquartered in Washington, D.C., and this role is eligible for remote work from the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY. If you live outside these states, unfortunately we’re not able to consider your application at this time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field (J.D. or advanced degree preferred).
- 8–12+ years of experience in compliance, legal, risk management, or regulatory roles, with increasing responsibility.
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Demonstrated experience managing compliance programs in:
- Government contracting environments, and/or
- Software, technology, or SaaS companies serving regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal regulations and compliance frameworks relevant to government-facing technology companies.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and work cross-functionally.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Requirements
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive corporate compliance program aligned with regulatory, contractual, and ethical requirements.
- Establish compliance policies, standards, procedures, and controls appropriate for a government-facing software organization.
- Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on compliance risk and regulatory expectations.
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Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations, which may include:
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS
- Government contracting requirements
- Data protection and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA where applicable)
- Export controls (ITAR/EAR)
- Anti-corruption and ethics laws (e.g., FCPA)
- Ensure compliance with customer and government security and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, SOC 2, and ISO standards (in partnership with Security and Engineering teams).
- Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and gap analyses.
- Develop and oversee monitoring, testing, and auditing processes to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Track, document, and remediate compliance issues and control deficiencies.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees, leadership, and relevant third parties.
- Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across the organization.
- Manage internal compliance investigations, including allegations of misconduct or policy violations.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions and report findings to senior leadership as appropriate.
- Support whistleblower and reporting mechanisms.
- Partner with Legal, Security, Privacy, HR, Finance, Product, and Engineering to embed compliance into business processes and product development.
- Support due diligence for third parties, vendors, and partners.
- Provide compliance input for new products, markets, and government contracts.
- Prepare compliance reports and metrics for executive leadership and the board (as applicable).
- Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Support external audits, assessments, and government inquiries.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
Company Description
We are a leading provider of secure software solutions for the U.S. federal government and other highly regulated industries. Our commitment to compliance and ethical standards drives our operations and culture.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field (J.D. or advanced degree preferred).
- 8–12+ years of experience in compliance, legal, risk management, or regulatory roles, with increasing responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance programs in: Government contracting environments, and/or
- Software, technology, or SaaS companies serving regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal regulations and compliance frameworks relevant to government-facing technology companies.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and work cross-functionally.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive corporate compliance program aligned with regulatory, contractual, and ethical requirements.
- Establish compliance policies, standards, procedures, and controls appropriate for a government-facing software organization.
- Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on compliance risk and regulatory expectations.
- Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations, which may include: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS
- Government contracting requirements
- Data protection and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA where applicable)
- Export controls (ITAR/EAR)
- Anti-corruption and ethics laws (e.g., FCPA)
- Ensure compliance with customer and government security and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, SOC 2, and ISO standards (in partnership with Security and Engineering teams).
- Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and gap analyses.
- Develop and oversee monitoring, testing, and auditing processes to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Track, document, and remediate compliance issues and control deficiencies.
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees, leadership, and relevant third parties.
- Promote a strong culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across the organization.
- Manage internal compliance investigations, including allegations of misconduct or policy violations.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions and report findings to senior leadership as appropriate.
- Support whistleblower and reporting mechanisms.
- Partner with Legal, Security, Privacy, HR, Finance, Product, and Engineering to embed compliance into business processes and product development.
- Support due diligence for third parties, vendors, and partners.
- Provide compliance input for new products, markets, and government contracts.
- Prepare compliance reports and metrics for executive leadership and the board (as applicable).
- Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Support external audits, assessments, and government inquiries.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
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