Lead Compliance Auditor

As a Lead Compliance Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening organizational integrity, operational reliability, and adherence to regulatory requirements. In this position, you will shape audit strategy, oversee complex compliance reviews, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, and drive corrective actions. Your leadership will help cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement while ensuring that critical programs and processes meet the highest standards of compliance.

Relocation offered for the right candidate

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 15+ years of accounting/audit experience
• 5+ years government contracting
• Strong expertise in government contractor regulations including FAR/DFARS/CAS
• 1+ years investigations experience
• Strong interviewing and investigative skills

• Lead and manage compliance investigations (timecard fraud, conflict of interest, financial compliance issues, etc)
• Handle end-to-end case ownership, including:
  • Interviewing complainants and witnesses
  • Data gathering and analysis
  • Research and documentation
    
    Drafting detailed investigation reports
• Work closely with auditors + data analysts (2 auditors per case)
• Maintain strict confidentiality (NDA required)
• Manage 15 cases at varying stages
• New cases come in ad hoc (3–5/month)
• Interview complainants within first week
• Coordinate with team on data requests + analysis
• Heavy reporting and documentation

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Medical Plans — HMOs, PPO, and Indemnity options depending on location; preventive care included; pre‑tax premiums.
Dental Plans — POS (EPO/PPO/Out‑of‑Network) or Dental HMO; pre‑tax premiums.
Vision Coverage — Low‑cost exams plus frame/lens allowances.
Disability Insurance — Company‑provided short‑term illness & accident program.
401(k) Plan — Matching contributions.
Pension Plans — Defined benefit and defined contribution options.
Tuition Assistance — Support for education and certifications.
Employee Discounts — Various product and service discounts.

This is a hybrid position in Poway, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.