Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Ruger Firearms; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits: medical, dental, and视

401(k) match and retirement options

PTO

Casual work environment

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co. is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to act as the primary link between Corporate Compliance and on-site manufacturing compliance teams.

The role focuses on implementing ATF compliance initiatives, overseeing licensing, registrations, recordkeeping, serialization, and NFA-related tasks across multiple Ruger facilities. You will monitor compliance activities, manage audits and inquiries from ATF and other agencies, and drive corrective actions with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience administering ATF regulations.
• Ability to handle firearms legally.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Corporate Compliance and facility-level Manufacturing Compliance Coordinators.
• Coordinate ATF compliance initiatives across Ruger manufacturing locations.
• Monitor compliance activities, identify risks, and elevate issues for corporate review.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel data analysis

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law, IT, or related field

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location

Remote from within the US

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Corporate Compliance and facility-level Manufacturing Compliance Coordinators.
• Coordinate the implementation of ATF compliance initiatives, policies, procedures, and best practices across all Ruger manufacturing locations.
• Monitor facility compliance activities, identify compliance risks, and elevate issues requiring corporate review or corrective action.
• Administer ATF licensing, registration, recordkeeping, serialization accountability, and National Firearms Act (NFA) compliance activities, including required filings and associated records.
• Conduct audits, inventory reviews, reconciliations, and compliance assessments; maintain associated records, reports, metrics, and dashboards.
• Oversee accountability of externally assigned firearms and support related inventory controls and reconciliations.
• Assist in the implementation and tracking of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate responses to ATF and other law enforcement inquiries, including trace requests, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate and track corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with stakeholders across multiple facilities and business units to drive effective implementation and resolution.
• Support ATF inspections and regulatory reviews, including inspection readiness, response coordination, corrective action tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Travel periodically to Ruger's manufacturing facilities in Newport, NH; Prescott, AZ; Hebron, KY; and Mayodan, NC, as business needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, information technology, management information systems, operations, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience administering and implementing ATF regulations.
• Be willing and legally able to handle firearms.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future (i.e., must be a US person as defined in applicable export control laws).
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and coordinate projects or initiatives spanning multiple manufacturing locations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Experience with firearms, FFLs, NFA compliance, and ATF regulations.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, investigations, or compliance programs.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, work instructions, or training materials.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience communicating regulatory requirements that translate into practical business processes and operational guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing and bonus
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, company 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, as well as short- and long-term disability plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Casual work environment

About the company

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market, all made in America. For over 75 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. Ruger has remained a global leader in offering unparalleled service, innovative technology, and providing peace of mind to our users at every step.