Compliance Officer

Consumer Product Safety Commission; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking a Compliance Officer in the Regulatory Enforcement Division within the Office of Compliance. You will determine whether products violate requirements, communicate findings, and negotiate recalls and other corrective actions.

You will manage data from diverse sources, support case efficiency, conduct investigations, interpret lab analyses, and brief management with clear, data-driven recommendations. Telework eligibility is available.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Experience applying data-driven approaches to investigations.
• Ability to communicate orally and with standard visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Determine whether products violate requirements and communicate violations.
• Negotiate recalls and other corrective actions.
• Maintain and interpret data from multiple sources to improve case efficiency.
• Conduct investigations and assess technical materials to verify compliance.
• Develop data-driven investigative strategies and brief management.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Data-driven analysis

Oral communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

LL.M., related or 3 years of graduate education leading to such a degree

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This position is located in the Headquarters Office of the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the Regulatory Enforcement Division (CRE) within the Office of Compliance (EXC). CRE is responsible for assessing product compliance to consumer product regulatory requirements and taking enforcement actions, if necessary, to compel compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates must be focused and self-motivated individuals with demonstrated experience successfully completing assignments requiring critical thinking and analysis under tight deadlines. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, be comfortable and experienced with applying data-driven approaches and be able to communicate effectively orally and through use of standard visualization and presentation tools. Candidates with backgrounds in interpreting and applying U.S.

import requirements are also encouraged to apply but this background is not required. The Regulatory Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing mandatory standards and regulations, negotiating recalls, and providing advice and guidance to stakeholders. As a Compliance Officer, you will: Determine whether products violate requirements, communicating violations and technical information to affected parties, and negotiating product recalls and other corrective action.

Maintain, manage, and interpret data from multiple sources to provide case and program efficiency recommendations to management. Manage caseloads in accordance with agency and office priorities, and provide subject matter expertise to other offices, field investigators, industry, and the public. Conduct investigations and assess technical materials (i.e. lab reports, analyses, etc.) to determine whether products meet or violate technical regulations standards.

Develop and recommend data-driven investigative strategies to promptly identify emerging trends. Brief management on case facts and recommend action, in addition to preparing formal communication with global businesses, trade organizations, and other government agencies. Negotiate, evaluate, and participate in monitoring recalls and other corrective action plans by companies, including the coordination of drafting press releases and safety notices.

Requirements & Education

Applicant may substitute education for experience at the GS-11 level only, as defined below: GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-9. GS-12: There is no substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. GS-13: There is no substitution for specialized experience at this grade level.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

CPSC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays per year, life and health insurance, Long Term Care insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending account program, and retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan).

CPSC also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, fitness center, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Consumer Product Safety Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.