Lead Compliance Analyst

Title: Lead Compliance Analyst (Federal)

Location: United States; Remote

Experience: Senior Level

Job Function: IT & Compliance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Industry: Computer and Network Security

Job Summary

The Lead Compliance Analyst is responsible for overseeing day-to-day compliance team activities, develops compliance frameworks, and serves as the primary point of contact for compliance-related inquiries.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced compliance reviews and assessments of company policies, procedures, and operations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs for customers, partners, and project teams, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in laws and regulations to relevant stakeholders.
• Design and deliver specialized compliance training programs for employees and management.
• Coordinate and lead compliance audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Maintain detailed documentation and records of compliance activities, findings, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex compliance issues and recommend strategic solutions for internal and external customers.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for compliance inquiries and provide expert guidance to customers, partners, project teams.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports, executive summaries, and recommendations on compliance performance and initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to other team members, when applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience in Information Security or Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) or Audit.
• Management of audits to completion.
• Strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving abilities, high-level proficiency in relevant tools and technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of industry trends, company strategy, and cross-functional processes.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the confidence to interact with others with discretion and tact.
• Ability to lead complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and influence decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop rapport with team members during mentorship or coaching sessions, ability to influence and motivate internal or external customers, and ability to maintain professionalism with those outside the department.
• Strong ability to use original ideas to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, translating goals into new ideas and design solutions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects to completion independently.
• Excellent ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Expertise in 3 of the 8 Governance, Risk, and Compliance areas (Privacy, International Governance, Risk Management, Risk Remediation, Business Continuity, Disaster Response, Infosec, or Audit).

Level of Authority

• Independent level of authority to manage projects, make some operational decisions within their area of expertise, and contribute to strategic planning under the guidance of senior management. Expected to exercise sound judgment, take initiative in problem-solving, and have a greater responsibility for the outcomes of their work. While consulting with higher-level management for guidance on complex issues may still be needed, this level is trusted with more significant responsibilities and is expected to contribute actively to the organization's goals and objectives.