Junior Compliance Officer/Auditor

SGI Global, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI Global, LLC is seeking a Junior Compliance Officer to provide support for I-9 audit services at a federal law enforcement client. This role is geared towards early-career professionals and involves reviewing employment eligibility documentation, preparing audit-ready case files, and conducting research.

The position requires on-site work during standard business hours with no telework allowed. Candidates must have a minimum of an Associate’s Level degree and preferably experience in data evaluation and I-9 compliance tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or similar field preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize DHS databases for research.

Responsibilities

• Input and evaluate data.
• Run queries and prepare spreadsheets.
• Assist with I-9 evaluations and audit reports.

Skills

Data evaluation

Research skills

Knowledge of I-9 verification

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Associate’s Level degree (minimum)

Job description

SGI Global is seeking qualified Junior Compliance Officer to support a federal law enforcement client with I-9 audit support services and worksite enforcement compliance activities. The role assists in reviewing employment eligibility documentation, conducting database research, and preparing audit‑ready case files and reports that support administrative enforcement actions and related determinations. The position is ideal for early‑career professionals interested in federal compliance, employment eligibility verification, and investigative support in a high‑visibility mission environment.

This position currently requires an on‑site schedule performed at government facilities during core business hours in accordance with client requirements. No routine telework is authorized under this contract. Contractor personnel are expected to work an 8‑hour tour of duty within a 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. coverage window, excluding federal holidays and weekends, with occasional overtime possible when authorized by the client. Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Junior Compliance Officer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) is preferred but the minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s Level degree.
• Education is preferred to be in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a similar field.
• 1–3 years experience preferred

Junior Compliance Officer Tasks

• At a minimum, the Junior Compliance Officer shall perform the following tasks:
• Responsible for inputting and evaluating data.
• Utilize DHS databases to run queries, prepare spreadsheets, and conduct research.
• Assist Auditors and Criminal Investigators with evaluation of Employment Eligibility Verification Form I‑9.
• Assist with drafting audit reports and associated administrative fine paperwork to support the issuance of Notices of Intent to Fine, Final Orders, Warning Notices and other related documentation for HSI audits related to the employment eligibility verification process.
• Coordinate these functions and procedures with Criminal Investigators and Auditors.
• Perform all administrative functions necessary to ensure compliance with basic property, time and attendance, facility, and information technology processes in a government location.

Security Requirements

• All candidates will be required to have/undergo a Public Trust investigative vetting to access Law Enforcement Database. All security determinations are done in accordance with the DHS Personnel Security protocol.

SGI Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.