Ethics, Risk and Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

Noblis seeks an Ethics, Risk and Compliance Specialist who will play a key role in the continued growth of the company. This position will report to the SVP, General Counsel and Ethics & Compliance Officer and will be responsible for leading and managing the organization's ethics and compliance program to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance standards. This role will proactively identify, and drive compliance controls including education & training initiatives and implement a risk mitigation program to align business practices and activities with the Noblis Code of Ethics and applicable government regulations and legal requirements  

This role is located at our headquarters in Reston, VA with the ability to telework as needed. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement and manage the Corporation’s Ethics, Risk, and Compliance strategy ensuring business activities comply with internal policies, applicable government regulations, and legislative requirements,  

• Develop frameworks, policies, procedures and processes related to ethics, compliance, and risk management as needed to evaluate, manage, mitigate, monitor and report on ethics, risk and compliance matters. 

• Partner with key stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Contracts, HR, Legal) and business partners on compliance related activities and provide oversight, direction, and support to internal teams by providing advice on the interpretation of rules and regulations, 

• Facilitate and provide training and education to employees on ethical business conduct, compliance obligations, and corporate policies.  

• Conduct investigations into compliance violations and ethical concerns, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate corrective actions 

• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices that impact the organization and recommend appropriate policy updates.   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree  

• 10 years of related experience in legal risk, ethics, and/or corporate compliance 

• Previous experience in government contracting 

• Working knowledge of the FAR, False Claims Act, Procurement Integrity Act, OCI/PCI, Anti-Bribery and Kickbacks and Revolving Door rules and regulations  

• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance 

Desired Qualifications

• Highly skilled in collaboration and teamwork with demonstrated leadership potential 

• Development of strong, trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Contracts, Procurement, Pricing, and Corporate Development 

• Ability to develop effective presentations and training materials including the ability to successfully present complex subject matter 

• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization 

• Juris Doctorate

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.

Salary : $124,000 - $217,000