Senior Compliance Lead

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Compliance Lead is responsible for administering and advancing corporate compliance programs with a primary focus on SBA 8(a) and government contracting requirements. This role operates at a near-manager level, independently overseeing day-to-day compliance execution, supporting audit readiness, and providing guidance on joint ventures, licensing, insurance, and governance. The position partners closely with executive leadership and legal counsel to elevate risks and strengthen compliance maturity across the organization.

• Administer SBA 8(a), SAM, and related government contracting compliance programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend implementation actions.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews, risk assessments, and documentation testing.
• Coordinate audits and regulatory inquiries; maintain audit-ready records.

• Facilitate compliance and governance for joint venture partnerships.
• Manage operating agreement updates, written actions, and meeting documentation.
• Track JV performance; identify and elevate risks.

• Coordinate insurance renewals and ensure contractual coverage compliance.
• Oversee business licenses, registrations, and required filings across jurisdictions.
• Maintain tracking systems to ensure timely renewals and accurate records.

• Draft and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance compliance processes and governance frameworks.

• Partner with legal counsel and leadership to interpret regulations and assess risk.
• Provide compliance analysis for new initiatives and strategic changes.

• Ability and willingness to abide by the company’s code of conduct, policies, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the Inupiat culture.
• Exhibits accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and tight schedules.

• Customer Focus – Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Decision Quality – Makes sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Drive for Results – Consistently meets or exceeds goals.
• Conflict Management – Effectively addresses conflict, finds common ground, and builds cooperation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Compliance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Considerable experience in government contracting compliance, including SBA 8(a) administration.
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), SBA regulations, agency-specific supplemental regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience leading audits and managing complex compliance documentation.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and operate independently.

• Advanced degree or compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, CPCM).
• Experience collaborating closely with legal counsel on regulatory interpretation and risk mitigation.

This role requires discretion, initiative, and a high degree of accountability. The Senior Compliance Lead is expected to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks while operating with minimal supervision.

The physical demands of the job require regular talking and hearing, frequent sitting, reaching, and using hands. Occasionally, the employee must stand, walk, climb, balance, and lift up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities include adjusting focus. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is in an office setting.…