Data & Compliance Analyst: Regulated Data & Audits

Nelnet, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee stock purchase program

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Nelnet, Inc.'s Nelnet Business Services (NBS) seeks a Data & Compliance Analyst to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of program data. You will monitor federal scholarship and financial aid regulations, perform data audits, and prepare compliance reports.

Collaborating with onboarding specialists and cross-functional teams, you will maintain documentation, elevate risks with remediation steps, and stay current on regulatory changes affecting federal programs.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, compliance, audit, or related roles.
• Experience performing data validation, audits, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel and reporting or case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain compliance with federal scholarship, tuition management, and financial aid regulations
• Perform regular data audits across client accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment
• Prepare and submit required compliance reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Partner with Onboarding Specialists to validate that new clients meet all regulatory requirements at go-live
• Identify compliance risks and elevate issues with recommended remediation steps
• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting federal programs and communicate impacts
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to information requests

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Reporting systems

Database systems

Job description

Nelnet, Inc.'s Nelnet Business Services (NBS) seeks a Data & Compliance Analyst to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of program data. You will monitor federal scholarship and financial aid regulations, perform data audits, and prepare compliance reports.

Collaborating with onboarding specialists and cross-functional teams, you will maintain documentation, elevate risks with remediation steps, and stay current on regulatory changes affecting federal programs.