Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Ruger Firearms; Southport (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package (base

Profit sharing and bonus

Health benefits (medical, dental, and;

401k match and retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Casual work environment

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co. is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support enterprise-wide ATF and NFA compliance programs.

You will liaise between Corporate Compliance and facility-level coordinators, drive implementation of policies, and manage licensing, registrations, and recordkeeping across Ruger locations. The role emphasizes inspections readiness, corrective action tracking, and timely responses to inquiries while collaborating with multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience administering ATF regulations.
• Willing and legally able to handle firearms.
• Successful pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Corporate Compliance and facility-level Coordinators.
• Coordinate ATF compliance initiatives across Ruger locations.
• Monitor compliance activities and escalate risks.
• Administer ATF licensing/registration/recordkeeping/NFA activities including filings.
• Conduct audits, inventory reviews, and compliance assessments with records.
• Oversee accountability of externally assigned firearms and related inventory controls.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate responses to ATF and law enforcement inquiries.
• Assist in inspections readiness and regulatory reviews.
• Travel to Ruger facilities as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Collaboration across functions

Independent work

Data analysis

Excel

Oracle

ATF/NFA/regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/law/IT/related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job: Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location: Remote from within the US

Ruger is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support Ruger's enterprise-wide ATF and Manufacturing compliance programs. Reporting to the Legal Business Partner, this position serves as the primary liaison between Corporate Compliance and facility-level Manufacturing Compliance Coordinators and is responsible for driving execution of compliance initiatives across the Company. The role administers key regulatory compliance activities, including ATF licensing, NFA compliance, recordkeeping oversight, inspections and audits, and external firearm inventory accountability, while partnering with stakeholders across the Company to ensure compliance requirements are effectively implemented and maintained.

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 escalation 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
• Heath 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.