As a Project Compliance Specialist, you will serve as an individual contributor within a team; with the support and guidance of leadership, you will be responsible for supporting operational activities inclusive of security and compliance process and documentation within your designated program, as well as direct interactions with stakeholders. You will use your progressive influential skills to support and inform business decisions that lead to operational efficiencies. 

Primary expectations of a Project Compliance Specialist include: 

• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements outlined in government contracts 

• Review contract terms and conditions to identify compliance obligations related to security, data protection, and other relevant areas

• Onboarding for new individuals to include ensuring all documentation, training, and security requirements are complete in a timely manner

• Participates in planning sessions to ensure security and compliance requirements are met

• Serve as the central point of contact for coordinating security-related activities across workstreams involved in government contracts/projects 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with contract requirements and security best practices

• Development, implementation, and maintenance of a program Information System Security Plan

• Monitor ongoing compliance with contractual obligations and security standards

• Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track compliance metrics and communicate status to relevant stakeholders 

• Prepare regular compliance reports for management and government agencies

• Ensure vendors comply with security requirements outlined in contracts

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to contract compliance and security activities 

• Ensure documentation meets contract requirements and is readily accessible for audits and reviews

• Prepares and presents regular reporting updates on the status and health of the business area for management

• Assumes day-to-day responsibility for tasks in support of business area management and/or leadership

• Analyzes business processes and identifies areas of inefficiency; develops and proposes process improvements

• Ensures that all systems operate smoothly and, in coordination with the Quality Assurance Manager, align with ISO and CMMI quality standards

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related field, 4+ years of experience

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

• Proficient experience developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency

• Proven experience exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance

• Experience working in operations and security coordination

• Proven experience in contract compliance, security coordination, or a related role, preferably in a government contracting environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• At least 2+ years experience working with a government services organization and passion for learning and working in compliance on government programs 

• Familiarity with government contract regulations, including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), as well as relevant security standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA).