Regulatory Compliance Specialist

MacMore • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

MacMore was created out of the passion to create a space and place for individuals to build out their careers while providing mission-critical success to federal government programs. It's our passion for people that allows us to deliver the best and the brightest and to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities. We believe that empowered people, empower people and that's what we are all about

Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Position Overview
MacMore is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to provide high-impact policy and regulatory support for USAID’s Agency-wide closeout initiative. This role supports Contracting and Agreement Officers by delivering clear, actionable regulatory guidance to ensure compliant, timely, and audit-ready closeout of contracts, grants, and other assistance mechanisms.
This position requires independent judgment, strong regulatory research skills, and the ability to translate complex policy into practical execution guidance in a fast-paced closeout environment.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of direct experience providing policy and/or regulatory guidance supporting U.S. Government contract or grant operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Public Policy, Law, Business, Public Administration).
• Demonstrated experience working independently in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting formal policy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of federal acquisition, assistance, and administrative policy.
• Provide authoritative regulatory guidance to Contracting Officers, Agreement Officers, and program staff.
• Draft policy memoranda, regulatory deviations, and internal guidance documents.
• Review, update, and standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs) supporting closeout activities.
• Track and interpret changes to FAR, AIDAR, OMB guidance, and USAID policy impacting closeout.
• Support leadership with policy recommendations and compliance risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable U.S. Government laws, regulations, and USAID policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level