Federal Compliance Specialist

ARCO Companies•Brentwood, MO

15h

About The Position

ARCO is seeking a Federal Compliance Specialist to join its legal team in Riverside or St. Louis, Missouri. Working closely with Government & Regulatory Compliance counsel, the specialist will oversee federal contracting registrations, reporting, records, and compliance processes. The role coordinates across teams, manages recurring deadlines, and supports accurate, timely government submissions for ARCO’s federal contracting business. The specialist administers registrations and accounts in federal contracting systems; coordinates required federal reporting from contract award through project closeout; maintains complete records and supporting documentation; and works with departments and project teams to collect and validate submission information. The role also develops and improves procedures and internal guidance, monitors changes to systems and requirements, supports compliance reviews and audits, and escalates legal or regulatory interpretation questions to counsel.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience in federal contractor reporting, government compliance, contract administration, project reporting, legal operations, or a related field is preferred.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and reporting requirements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to complete, accurate, and timely submissions.
Ability to professionally follow up with project teams and business leaders to obtain information needed to meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build working relationships across departments and organizational levels.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including researching reporting requirements, addressing government system issues, and identifying inconsistencies for review.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related applications.
Ability to create and maintain reporting calendars, trackers, standard operating procedures, and compliance records.
Ability to administer established compliance processes independently and recognize when legal or regulatory questions should be escalated to counsel.
Ownership, persistence, follow-through, and ability to keep multiple teams and projects moving toward compliance deadlines.
Positive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn new federal systems and requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, public administration, accounting, finance, construction management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAM.gov registrations, renewals, and entity administration.
Experience with eSRS, FSRS, e-FCL, PIEE, SPRS, or similar government reporting systems.
Familiarity with federal subcontracting-plan reporting, including ISR and SSR reporting.
Familiarity with FFATA reporting, federal subcontract reporting, BioPreferred reporting, Service Contract reporting, or DCSA/FOCI administration.
Strong Excel and data-management skills.

Responsibilities

Administer ARCO’s SAM.gov registrations, including renewals, entity updates, representations and certifications, UEI information, CAGE Codes, NAICS Codes, and points of contact.
Maintain a calendar of federal registration, certification, reporting, and renewal deadlines across applicable entities and projects.
Prepare, coordinate, and submit federal subcontracting reports, including ISR and SSR reports and related small-business subcontracting information.
Coordinate FFATA reporting and required subcontract reporting through FSRS or successor systems.
Work with project teams to collect subcontract values, small-business classifications, subcontracting-plan data, good-faith-effort information, and other reporting information.
Track reporting obligations from contract award through project closeout and follow up to obtain information before deadlines.
Support BioPreferred, Service Contract, and other recurring federal contractor reporting when applicable.
Maintain records related to DCSA facility-clearance and FOCI requirements, including e-FCL submissions, SF 328 information, ownership records, corporate documentation, and updates.
Assist with ARCO accounts and records in PIEE, SPRS, SAM.gov, eSRS, FSRS, e-FCL, and other government platforms.
Maintain accurate records of registrations, certifications, representations, reports, supporting documentation, and submission confirmations.
Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, and Operations to collect and validate submission information.
Monitor reporting systems, agency communications, and internal calendars for deadlines, rejected submissions, information requests, and corrections.
Serve as an internal contact for routine federal reporting and registration questions, escalating legal or regulatory interpretation questions to counsel.
Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures, checklists, templates, trackers, and internal guidance.
Monitor changes to government systems and reporting requirements and coordinate procedural updates with Government & Regulatory Compliance counsel.
Follow up with project teams and business leaders to obtain outstanding information and help maintain compliance with federal reporting obligations.
Assist with federal compliance reviews, internal audits, government inquiries, and requests for supporting documents.
Identify missing information, inconsistent records, late reporting, and potential compliance issues and promptly communicate concerns to counsel.
Support training on federal reporting processes, documentation requirements, and internal procedures.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
One week of paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
100% paid 12-week maternity leave