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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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Alcohol Compliance Coordinator

Aramark · Washington DC
$21 per hour

The Refreshments Operator II is responsible for providing exceptional customer service by ensuring that our customers’ products are stocked appropriately. Ensure that customers' equipment is always operating properly, cl…

Posted 5d ago
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Treaty Compliance Analyst

Chimera Enterprises International · Washington DC · Full-time

Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Treaty Compliance Analyst to support the Army Treaty Compliance and Surety Division (DAMO-SSD), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment Safety & Occupational…

Posted 6d ago
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Licensed Home Inspector

US Inspect · Washington DC · Full-time

a US Inspect team member, your day-to-day inspections will take place out in the field, but you are fully backed by our dedicated office support staff. You have the flexibility to define your own coverage area and build…

Posted 1w ago
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Import/Export Compliance Officer

SAAB · Washington DC
$101.6k - $132k

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…

Posted 1w ago
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Credentialing Specialist

One Federal Solution · Washington DC · Full-time

inventory management, and customer support activities while ensuring compliance with established credentialing policies and security procedures... ...and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Pref…

Posted 2w ago
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Export Compliance Officer, IS-1101-13

Smithsonian Institution · Washington DC

OVERVIEW This position is located organizationally in the Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution (SI) and reports to the Director of Research Compliance. The Smithsonian is…

Posted 3w ago
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Junior Compliance Officer

Federal Management Systems · Washington DC

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 will work closely wi…

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Licensing Consultant

SGS Consulting · Washington DC

Job Responsibilities: Provide consultation to Energy Services & Development (ES&D) management to assure nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues are identified, addressed, and resolved. Provide strategic guidance…

Posted 3mo ago
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What compliance officers earn in Washington

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, 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

For compliance officers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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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

01 Compliance Analyst
02 Compliance Officer
03 Senior Compliance Officer
04 Compliance Manager
05 Chief Compliance Officer
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