Compliance Analyst VBP

Job Summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a detail‑oriented and highly analytical Compliance Analyst to support citywide compliance efforts, ensuring municipal operations adhere to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and best practices. This role helps safeguard the city’s integrity, operational consistency, and public trust by monitoring compliance risks, supporting audits, and guiding departments through regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and committed to promoting accountability and transparency across city operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor city operations for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and interpret regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to city departments.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Track regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks that may affect city operations.
• Conduct compliance reviews, internal assessments, and operational audits to identify gaps or risks.
• Evaluate departmental processes and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Maintain compliance tracking systems, logs, and documentation repositories.
• Support the development of compliance dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Assist in investigating compliance‑related incidents, policy violations, or operational concerns.
• Document findings, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Work with departments to implement remediation plans and verify completion.
• Provide guidance and support to city departments on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Assist in developing training materials, awareness campaigns, and educational resources.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance inquiries and coordination needs.
• Prepare compliance reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of assessments, findings, and compliance activities.
• Support transparency and accountability through clear, consistent reporting.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or related field; OR 4 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, policy analysis, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data‑tracking systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across city departments.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in local government, public‑sector compliance, or municipal operations.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to public administration, safety, HR, procurement, or operational compliance.
• Experience conducting internal audits or compliance assessments.
• Certifications such as CCEP, CRCM, CRMA, or similar compliance‑related credentials.
• Experience with compliance management software or workflow tools.

Core Competencies

• Compliance & Policy Awareness
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication & Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Ethical Judgment & Accountability
• Public‑Service Orientation

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products