Senior Specialist, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

• 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 compliance
• Guide NPAs in the development of plans to address findings, and in the event of violations, prescribe corrective action plans
• Manage and track the post-review process through closure, including monitoring the timeliness and effectiveness (when possible) of corrective actions taken by NPAs
• Create and submit to the AbilityOne Commission follow-up reports by the required deadline(s)
• Assist in training of NPA staff on an annual and as-needed basis

• Assist in the planning and implementation of NIB's annual NPA compliance training event
• Provide remote and onsite assistance to NPAs requiring or requesting special assistance

• Assist other team members with continuous improvement of compliance/qualifications assessment review processes and procedures
• Provide additional assistance and support to the compliance team as directed

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon the request by his/her supervisor.

NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

NIB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.