Compliance Specialist

The Compliance Specialist supports the company's compliance programs by collecting, updating, maintaining, validating, and reporting compliance-related data tied to regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. This role is heavily focused on data accuracy, documentation, reporting, and process adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and manage large datasets related to regulatory and customer compliance requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, ITAR, DFARS, NIST, CUI, EHSS).
• Perform routine data entry, validation, and quality control checks to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Identify, investigate, and correct data inconsistencies or anomalies, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance records, logs, and supporting documentation in an audit-ready condition.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based tracking sheets, reports, and dashboards using formulas, pivot tables, charts, and lookup functions.
• Generate recurring compliance, performance, and status reports for management review.
• Compile and verify data for customer surveys, regulatory filings, self-audits, and annual compliance reports.
• Support the creation and maintenance of documentation, data standards, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with tracking corrective actions by updating logs and monitoring completion status.
• Maintain training and certification records related to compliance programs.
• Assist with importing and exporting data between Excel and other software tools.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine compliance data requests and inquiries.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives related to compliance data management and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, conditional formatting, data validation, formulas, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience working with data, reporting, and documentation in a professional environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with data quality assurance and integrity practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of databases, spreadsheets, and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes clearly.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.

What we offer

• A start-up atmosphere within a large, established organization
• A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
• Veteran friendly
• Financial security through competitive salary, incentives and retirement plans
• On the job training and continuous career development opportunities
• 401k with a generous company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
• Healthcare including medical, dental and vision, life and disability
• 15 days of Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities and education loan repayment assistance
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance

"An Equal Opportunity Employer" Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or National Origin

This position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain required authorizations(s) from the U.S. Government.