Public Sector Compliance Analyst - Risk, Policy & Audits

Zel Technologies; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company 15

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance and special培训

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support citywide compliance efforts, ensuring operations adhere to laws, regulations, policies, and best practices. The role monitors risks, guides departments, and develops dashboards and reports to promote accountability and transparency.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4+ years in compliance or related fields, strong analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Qualifications

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

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 skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data tracking systems

Cross-department 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 seeks a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to support citywide compliance efforts, ensuring operations adhere to laws, regulations, policies, and best practices. The role monitors risks, guides departments, and develops dashboards and reports to promote accountability and transparency.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4+ years in compliance or related fields, strong analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent