Oversight & Compliance Analyst - SME

The Work-Life Group•Arlington, VA

3d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Oversight & Compliance Analyst serves in the Oversight & Compliance Cell (OCC) within the Secretariat for Special Operations’ Sensitive Activities and Special Programs directorate. The position supports the lawful and effective oversight of sensitive activities across the Special Operations Forces enterprise and helps modernize the oversight framework in line with the FY26 SSO Strategy Implementation Plan. The analyst provides strategic advice on compliance, incident response, policy, and risk management to the Chief of the OCC and Deputy Director, SASP, supporting the integrity and operational viability of Department of War special operations. The role leads and supports inspections, audits, evaluations, and investigations; coordinates incident response and reporting; drafts congressional notifications; and manages corrective actions, compliance data, and risk assessments. It also develops executive-level reporting and recommendations, reviews and modernizes governance policies and oversight processes, and coordinates with USSOCOM, SOF components, the Intelligence Community, and other interagency stakeholders.

Requirements

10 or more years of combined experience supporting SOF, USSOCOM, the Intelligence Community, or related military oversight and compliance missions.
Direct experience conducting Inspector General activities, government audits, inspections, or formal compliance evaluations.
Experience applying federal oversight standards, including CIGIE guidelines, the Yellow Book (GAGAS), or the Blue Book (Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation).
Experience supporting senior DoD/DoW leadership, including briefing findings, recommendations, and compliance matters to senior military or government officials at O-6/GS-15 level or above.
Exceptional analytical and professional writing skills, including developing inspection reports, audit findings, executive summaries, policy memoranda, and formal assessments.
Experience managing compliance findings, corrective actions, risk assessments, and oversight documentation.
Ability to analyze complex information, identify systemic deficiencies, and develop actionable recommendations.
Ability to operate independently in high-tempo, sensitive, and evolving mission environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous service in an Inspector General office, particularly within DoD, USSOCOM, or the Intelligence Community.
Senior military leadership background (E-8/E-9 or field-grade officer) or equivalent senior civilian/contractor experience.
Experience with Sensitive Activities, Special Access Programs (SAP), or compartmented programs.
Experience managing CCIRs, incident reporting, and senior-level escalations.
Experience developing or modernizing oversight programs, governance policies, compliance dashboards, or inspection frameworks.
Familiarity with Title 10, DoDD 5111.10, EO 13526, and applicable DoD/IC oversight directives.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Inspector General-style inspections, audits, evaluations, and investigations across the SOF enterprise.
Serve as a primary action officer for Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs), including incident analysis, triage, escalation, adjudication tracking, and coordination.
Initiate and draft formal congressional notifications within 48 hours of a Secretary-level determination of a sensitive activity compromise or failure, consistent with applicable NDAA requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and execute oversight inspections, compliance reviews, and investigations; manage schedules, documentation, evidence collection, reporting, and corrective-action tracking.
Monitor and validate corrective actions, identify systemic compliance deficiencies, maintain risk registers, and recommend ways to mitigate operational and organizational vulnerabilities.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, inspection reports, compliance assessments, policy memoranda, and strategic recommendations for senior government leadership.
Analyze incident trends, inspection findings, and enterprise-wide compliance data; develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to assess oversight effectiveness and emerging risks.
Lead reviews, development, and modernization of SASP governance policies, procedures, and oversight frameworks in alignment with the SSO Strategy Implementation Plan.
Review policy and assess compliance against applicable legal and regulatory authorities, including Title 10, DoDD 5111.10, EO 13526, and relevant DoD and IC oversight directives.
Support oversight modernization, including digital compliance tracking systems, real-time reporting dashboards, predictive risk analytics, and standardized inspection and evaluation processes.
Coordinate with USSOCOM, SOF components, the Intelligence Community, and interagency stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and improve oversight and reporting procedures.
Support the development and refinement of the OCC, establishing sustainable processes, improving efficiency, and strengthening enterprise accountability and mission assurance.