Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Ruger • Southport, CT

2d • Remote

About The Position

Ruger is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support its enterprise-wide ATF and Manufacturing compliance programs. Reporting to the Legal Business Partner, this position serves as the primary liaison between Corporate Compliance and facility-level Manufacturing Compliance Coordinators and drives execution of compliance initiatives across the Company.

The role administers regulatory compliance activities including ATF licensing, NFA compliance, recordkeeping oversight, inspections and audits, and external firearm inventory accountability. The Specialist partners with stakeholders across the Company to ensure compliance requirements are effectively implemented and maintained. The position is remote from within the United States and requires periodic travel to Ruger's manufacturing facilities in Newport, NH; Prescott, AZ; Hebron, KY; and Mayodan, NC, as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, information technology, management information systems, operations, supply chain management, or a related field, or equivalent experience administering and implementing ATF regulations.
• Be willing and legally able to handle firearms.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future; must be a US person as defined in applicable export control laws.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and coordinate projects or initiatives spanning multiple manufacturing locations.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Experience with firearms, FFLs, NFA compliance, and ATF regulations.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, investigations, or compliance programs.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, work instructions, or training materials.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience communicating regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business processes and operational guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Corporate Compliance and facility-level Manufacturing Compliance Coordinators.
• Coordinate implementation of ATF compliance initiatives, policies, procedures, and best practices across all Ruger manufacturing locations.
• Monitor facility compliance activities, identify compliance risks, and escalate issues requiring corporate review or corrective action.
• Administer ATF licensing, registration, recordkeeping, serialization accountability, and National Firearms Act (NFA) compliance activities, including required filings and associated records.
• Conduct audits, inventory reviews, reconciliations, and compliance assessments; maintain associated records, reports, metrics, and dashboards.
• Oversee accountability of externally assigned firearms and support related inventory controls and reconciliations.
• Assist in implementation and tracking of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate responses to ATF and other law enforcement inquiries, including trace requests, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate and track corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with stakeholders across multiple facilities and business units to drive effective implementation and resolution.
• Support ATF inspections and regulatory reviews, including inspection readiness, response coordination, corrective action tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Travel periodically to Ruger's manufacturing facilities in Newport, NH; Prescott, AZ; Hebron, KY; and Mayodan, NC, as business needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing, and bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match and company 401(k) contribution.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance options.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Casual work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time