Compliance Analyst Level 3

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development

Flexible work options

Job summary

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc is seeking a Compliance Analyst Level 3 to support mission-critical compliance functions for a federal customer in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required and sponsorship is not available.

The analyst will assess compliance with applicable laws, perform control evaluations, and report gaps to senior leadership. Deep experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, or mission environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Accounting or related field is required.
• Eight years of relevant experience with Associate's degree, or Seven years with Bachelor's degree, or Five years with Master's degree.
• Two additional years of experience may substitute for an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with laws, orders, and regulations governing mission activities.
• Evaluate internal control systems and audit trails; recommend improvements.
• Report status and clearance gaps to executive team.
• Establish control framework for domestic and international locations.
• Coordinate compliance training and procedural changes.
• Monitor and analyze federal statutes affecting operations.
• Guide other departments on actions/policies and monitoring issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical judgment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Training others

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Accounting

Job description

Compliance Analyst Level 3

woodfederalsolutions.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: $145,000 to $165,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Compliance Analyst 3 to support mission‑critical compliance functions for a federal customer in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. This role supports the Compliance Group in ensuring organizational adherence to applicable laws, executive orders, directives, and regulations governing classified and mission‑related activities.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in compliance, legal, auditing, or related disciplines within intelligence, cybersecurity, or operational mission environments and demonstrates strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Security Clearance Requirements: This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph. We are unable to sponsor new clearances for this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing services to the Compliance Group to ensure the corporation's compliance with relevant laws, executive orders, directions, and regulations governing mission activities.
• Conducts periodic and systematic evaluations of internal control systems and audit trails and makes recommendations for continuous improvement in processes and controls.
• Reports on status and clearance gaps to executive team.
• Establishes consistent control framework for all domestic and international subsidiary locations.
• Coordinates compliance training and initiates changes in procedures due to new or revised regulations.
• Continuously monitors, researches and analyzes exiting, proposed and new federal and status statues with respect to their present and future impact upon Agency and company operations.
• Provides guidance to other departments on the identification and documentation of required actions/policies, conformance tests and ongoing monitoring issues.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Accounting, or a related field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Management and Information Technology) from an accredited college or university is required.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience and an Associate's degree or Seven (7) years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, or Five (5) years of relevant experience and a Master's degree.
• Two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree for a total of Ten (10) years.

Required Capabilities:

• Apply critical thinking and reasoning to make analytic determinations.
• Produce documentation related to compliance incidents or processes.
• Manage compliance incidents, including identifying root causes and assessing impact of incidents.
• Gather information about the legal authorities and obligations to support compliance outcomes.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Use basic office resources, such as e‑mail, Web browsers, word processors, and presentation graphics.
• Establish and maintain working relationships and networks with customers, colleagues, partners, and representatives of other agencies.
• Write, edit, and review routine documents (e.g., emails, memoranda, meeting minutes, status reports, and production reports).
• Conduct compliance examination activities using multiple investigative techniques and applying investigative standards, policies, and procedures necessary to make competent investigative determinations.
• Apply policy and compliance standards relevant to the organization's mission.
• Use compliance‑related tools to audit, monitor, and gather oversight and compliance data.
• Train new team members.
• Apply risk management processes.
• Identify and develop appropriate strategies for completing work efficiently.

About WOOD

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work‑life balance. Join a team of top‑tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross‑functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance.