Lead Oversight Compliance Specialist

Alpha Omega; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO including paid parental,  

11 federal holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance, STD/LTD

401 (k) plan with a match

FSA/DFSA/HSA

Tuition & Professional Development Re

Job summary

Alpha Omega is seeking a Lead Oversight Compliance Specialist to provide senior technical and operational leadership for the DHS ICE 287(g) national compliance oversight program. The role involves coordinating national workload execution, quality control, and advising ICE leadership on systemic risks and trends.

The successful candidate will review sensitive products, refine inspection methods, and mentor other specialists while collaborating with Field Offices and partners to drive corrective

Qualifications

• At least seven years in relevant professional experience with technical leadership.
• Experience evaluating compliance findings and formal assessment products.
• Ability to coordinate across organizations/locations while maintaining quality.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and communicate national trends clearly.
• Experience reviewing high-visibility or sensitive reports and resolving issues.
• Strong strategic planning, methodology development, process improvement, workload management, and QA capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; independent judgment; mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and quality oversight of 287(g) assessments nationwide.
• Guide Oversight Compliance Specialists and ensure standards.
• Oversee reviews of complex or sensitive assessment packages.
• Advise ICE leadership on national compliance trends and risks.
• Provide final technical clearance for high-visibility products.
• Develop inspection methodologies and reporting practices.
• Resolve complex findings and action items with partners.
• Coordinate with Field Offices and stakeholders on corrective actions.
• Develop national workload, risk, and performance reports.
• Support core assessment review, reporting, and closure activities.

Skills

7+ years experience

Technical leadership

Compliance oversight

Cross-organization coordination

Advising senior leaders

High-visibility reports

Strategic planning & QA

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Job Title: Lead Oversight Compliance Specialist
Clearance Required: Public Trust; Federal Client requires US Citizenship
Work Location: Hybrid; Washington, DC

Alpha Omega is seeking a Lead Oversight Compliance Specialist to provide senior technical and operational leadership for the DHS ICE 287(g) national compliance oversight program. In addition to overseeing the core assessment lifecycle, the Lead will coordinate national workload execution and quality control, advise the Assistant Director for PSPD and senior ICE leadership on systemic risks and emerging trends, provide final technical review of sensitive products, and help resolve complex compliance matters involving Field Offices and law enforcement agency partners. This role requires mature judgment, executive-level communication, and the ability to translate program requirements into consistent national assessment practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, prioritization, scheduling, and quality oversight of 287(g) compliance assessments involving tribal, state, and local law enforcement partners nationwide.
• Guide the work of Oversight Compliance Specialists, promote consistent application of review standards, and provide technical direction, peer review, and escalation support.
• Oversee or personally conduct reviews of complex, high-profile, or sensitive assessment packages, corrective actions, final reports, and decision packages.
• Serve as a principal technical advisor to the Assistant Director for PSPD and senior ICE headquarters leadership on national compliance trends, systemic risks, emerging vulnerabilities, and significant partner concerns.
• Provide final technical clearance for high-visibility or high-liability compliance products before executive review, ensuring conclusions are evidence-based, defensible, and appropriately documented.
• Establish long-range objectives and lead the refinement of inspection methodologies, templates, quality controls, tracking mechanisms, and reporting practices.
• Resolve complex or contentious matters involving assessment findings, corrective actions, agreement or contract implications, operational concerns, and closure decisions.
• Coordinate with ICE Field Offices, ERO leadership, program stakeholders, and law enforcement agency partners to address deficiencies and advance corrective actions.
• Develop national-level workload, trend, risk, and performance reporting for leadership, identify recurring issues, and recommend programmatic improvements.
• Perform or support core assessment review, reporting, tracking, and closure activities as needed to meet mission priorities.

Required Experience/Skills

• At least seven years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated technical leadership of complex compliance or oversight activities.
• Substantial experience evaluating compliance findings, corrective actions, supporting evidence, and formal assessment products.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple organizations or geographic locations while maintaining consistent quality standards.
• Ability to advise senior leaders, synthesize complex information, and communicate national trends, systemic risks, and recommended actions clearly.
• Experience reviewing high-visibility or sensitive reports and resolving difficult compliance or stakeholder issues.
• Strong strategic planning, methodology development, process improvement, workload management, and quality-assurance capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, sound independent judgment, and the ability to mentor and guide other specialists.

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $ 116,000 - $170,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline

December 7, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security– supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture and Values

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) 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, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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