Senior Specialist, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Job Identification:

• Title:                      Senior Specialist, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
• Reports to:            Senior Director, Risk and Compliance 
• Department:         Strategy and Compliance
• Location:               Alexandria, VA preferred/Remote eligible if outside the DC metro area
• Grade:                   18
• FLSA Status:          Exempt

Statement of Purpose

Provide onsite technical assistance to associated nonprofit agencies (NPAs) to enable agency compliance with AbilityOne Program regulations and requirements for AbilityOne-qualified NPAs.  Review new AbilityOne Program policies/requirements and assist in the development and implementation of the NPA-required practices associated with those requirements.  Assist NPAs in understanding and complying with other laws and regulations for government contractors and nonprofit agencies. 

Responsibility for the Work of Others

None

Business Communications

• Employees in Other Divisions                                          Occasionally
• Supervisory Personnel                                                     Frequently
• Associated Agency Personnel                                          Frequently
• Federal and/or State Government Agencies                   Occasionally
• AbilityOne Commission staff                                            Occasionally

Education

A bachelor’s degree in business or human resources or related discipline from a regionally accredited university or college.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be acceptable. 

Training and Specialized Knowledge

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of the AbilityOne Program or vision rehabilitation is preferred
• Knowledge of federal contractor requirements preferred (e.g. Service Contract Act)
• Familiarity with labor laws and regulations preferred (e.g. OSHA)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Ethics /Integrity
• Customer Care
• Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills
• Process Improvement
• Self-starter / Independent

Experience

• Six (6) plus years related business experience
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information

Travel

50%

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop a schedule with other compliance team members to visit all NIB NPAs annually
• Coordinate with NPAs on scheduling qualification assessment reviews, to include pre-review requirements
• Conduct qualifications assessments in accordance with AbilityOne Program requirements and NIB’s qualification assessment review process
• Review and provide feedback on new compliance requirements presented by the AbilityOne Commission
• Educate NPAs on new requirements and provide guidance on steps necessary for