Compliance Specialist

About the Role

Lead compliance program activities for the New Nuclear organization to ensure alignment with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational requirements. Own and improve procedures, processes, and compliance programs, providing authoritative guidance and resolving complex governance issues. Plan and lead assessments, audits, and effectiveness reviews to identify risks, verify program performance, and drive corrective and preventive actions. Mentor and coach team members and stakeholders, fostering a culture of compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance program oversight, monitor regulatory changes, evaluate impacts to organizational processes, and recommend strategic actions; serve as procedure owner/SME to ensure governance documents align with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Plan and lead compliance reviews, audits, and program evaluations; document results, identify deficiencies, and drive effective corrective and preventive actions; verify completion and effectiveness to sustain compliance.
• Develop, approve, implement, and maintain procedures, policies, and governance documents; resolve complex procedural issues and provide authoritative interpretation to stakeholders.
• Provide advanced consultation and training; mentor junior and mid-level compliance staff, review work products, and support capability development across the organization; coordinate with internal business units and regulatory interfaces.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external agencies as required to support audits, inspections, and organizational initiatives; promote a strong compliance culture and continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

Relevant experience in compliance, auditing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, governance, procurement compliance, contract administration, or related disciplines.

• Compliance Specialist III: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree and seven (7) years; OR High school diploma or GED and nine (9) years.
• Compliance Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree and five (5) years; OR High school diploma or GED and seven (7) years.

Pay

• Compliance Specialist III: $109,870 - $164,806 (Midpoint: $137,338)
• Compliance Specialist II: $95,532 - $143,298 (Midpoint: $119,415)

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers may include incentive compensation based on candidate qualifications and performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits through Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), 401(k) with employer match, and 457(b) savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and childcare subsidies.
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), and supplemental life insurances.
• Credit monitoring and identity theft insurance.
• 160 hours of personal time accrual per year (increases with service) and nine paid holidays.

Washington State has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities area offers a cost-of-living lower than the national average.