Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Compliance Officer to support crucial federal compliance operations. This role focuses on extensive data entry, database research, and compliance auditing. You wil…
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Compliance Officer jobs in Washington, DC
Compliance officers keep organizations within regulatory and policy boundaries, running risk assessments, monitoring programs, training, and investigations across the business.
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10/07/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: PermanentRelocation: FalsePosition ID: T/PM-MPI-2026-0023Document ID: 886007000Grade: GS 15Job category: General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series (1801…
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Analyst to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office of Advanced Aviation Technologies (AAT). The Office of Advanced... ...maximize collection efficiency while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. D…
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Requirements Analyst to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). You will have a unique... ...matrices, and feature design documentation to support compliance, knowledge tr…
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Job Description: Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and proactive Trade Compliance Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Trade Compliance, this role is responsible for supporting the Company's global trade…
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What compliance officers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$43 | $69k–$90k |
| Mid level | $42–$57 | $88k–$119k |
| Senior | $55–$78 | $115k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Regulatory knowledge (industry-specific)Risk assessmentPolicy writingMonitoring and auditingInvestigationsCompliance training deliveryGRC tools and reportingIndependent judgmentClear communication with leadership
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which regulatory frameworks have you worked with directly?
Be specific and honest, whether that is BSA/AML, HIPAA, SOX, OSHA, or state insurance rules, and describe what you actually did within each rather than listing acronyms.
Tell me about a time you had to tell a senior leader no.
This is the defining question. Show that you explained the risk in business terms, offered a compliant alternative, and documented the decision either way.
Walk me through a risk assessment you led.
Describe scoping, gathering data across departments, scoring likelihood and impact, and how findings changed controls or priorities. Method and follow-through both matter.
How do you run an internal investigation while protecting fairness and confidentiality?
Show process discipline: defined scope, documented interviews, evidence handling, no premature conclusions, and appropriate escalation to counsel or the board.
How do you make compliance training something employees do not just click through?
Talk about role-specific scenarios, short formats, and real cases from your industry. Mention measuring behavior change, not completion rates.
A monitoring report shows a pattern that might be a violation. What are your first steps?
Show calm sequencing: verify the data, preserve records, assess reporting obligations and deadlines, and brief the right people without alarm or delay.
How do you stay current as regulations change?
Name your actual sources: agency bulletins, industry associations, counsel updates, and give a recent regulatory change you operationalized.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Name your regulatory domains precisely, such as BSA/AML, HIPAA, SOX, or FDA, since compliance hiring is domain-first.
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List certifications that carry weight: CRCM, CAMS, CHC, CCEP, or SHRM depending on your field, with the year earned.
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Quantify your program: audits completed, policies authored or overhauled, training reach, or exam findings remediated.
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Show outcomes with regulators, for example clean examinations, closed consent-order items, or reduced findings year over year.
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Describe your reporting line and committee exposure, such as presenting to the audit committee, to signal seniority accurately.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Compliance Analyst
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Compliance Officer
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Senior Compliance Officer
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Compliance Manager
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Chief Compliance Officer
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