Compliance Officer II- Enterprise Risk Management

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Enterprise Risk Manager, the Compliance Officer II will assist in the development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Program (ERM) alongside the ERM Manager. This role is vital to enhancing the ERM program by providing guidance on risk awareness, ERM concepts, risk mitigation activities, risk monitoring, reporting, and validation of risks throughout MassDOT. Compliance Officer II is responsible for coordinating and monitoring assigned activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with established internal standards. This position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across all Divisions spanning all levels of staff and management. The core purpose of this role is to support the Divisions with adherence to ERM policies and procedures and assist in the implementation and ongoing management of the ERM Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and continue risk communication across the Divisions and help communicate the value of the ERM Program and improve the risk culture across MassDOT.
• Provide guidance on risk awareness, risk management concepts, and mitigation activities across the divisions.
• Serve as the first point of contact for division personnel for questions and inquiries related to ERM activities.
• Act as a liaison between the ERM program and other divisions, ensuring clear communication and adherence to internal standards.
• Observe, interview, and evaluate various activities, services, or functions within the assigned ERM program area to ensure compliance with rules, policies, procedures, and program goals.
• Conduct meetings and gather information through multiple channels to verify accuracy and authenticity of data.
• Support the identification categorization, assessment, tracking, and monitoring of enterprise risks.
• Support the identification and measurement of key risk indicators for the enterprise's emerging risks.
• Help maintain ERM governance frameworks, standards, practices and work to increase risk awareness.
• Monitor, report, and validate risks throughout the organization to ensure risk management practices are followed.
• Assist the ERM Manager with recommendations on changes affecting the organization’s enterprise risk management posture.
• Prepare detailed reports, maintain records, and attend meetings to discuss findings and recommendations.
• Assist in formulating and putting into action plans to integrate risk management best practices into operations.
• Review, analyzing, and identify risk information received through questionnaires/surveys.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Enterprise Risk Management
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
• Ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly, and develop ideas in logical sequence.
• Ability to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to prepare general reports.
• Knowledge of, and ability to prepare, charts, graphs, and tables in reporting.
• Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling items of information.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand, explain, and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data to make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain harmonious relationships with others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and by holding meetings to gather information.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.

About MassDOT

The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in investigatory or law enforcement work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

An Associate's or higher degree may be substituted for the required experience.*

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.