Public Sector Compliance Analyst — Policy & Audits

Zel Technologies LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company?

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account with company"s"

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and special培训?

Voluntary benefits

Group life insurance (Company paid)

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Leave

Jury Duty and Military Leave

Health and fitness reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a detail‑oriented Compliance Analyst to support citywide compliance efforts, ensuring municipal operations adhere to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and best practices.

This role helps safeguard the city’s integrity, operational consistency, and public trust by monitoring compliance risks, supporting audits, and guiding departments through regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or related field; OR 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2–4+ years of experience in compliance, auditing, policy analysis, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data‑tracking systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across city departments.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor city operations for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and interpret regulatory requirements and communicate impacts to city departments.
• Assist in developing, updating, and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Track regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks that may affect city operations.
• Conduct compliance reviews, internal assessments, and operational audits to identify gaps or risks.
• Evaluate departmental processes and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Maintain compliance tracking systems, logs, and documentation repositories.
• Support the development of compliance dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Assist in investigating compliance‑related incidents, policy violations, or operational concerns.
• Document findings, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
• Work with departments to implement remediation plans and verify completion.
• Provide guidance and support to city departments on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Assist in developing training materials, awareness campaigns, and educational resources.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance inquiries and coordination needs.
• Prepare compliance reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of assessments, findings, and compliance activities.
• Support transparency and accountability through clear, consistent reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data-tracking systems

Job description

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a detail‑oriented Compliance Analyst to support citywide compliance efforts, ensuring municipal operations adhere to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and best practices.

This role helps safeguard the city’s integrity, operational consistency, and public trust by monitoring compliance risks, supporting audits, and guiding departments through regulatory requirements.