Senior Compliance Specialist - Investigator

GE Aerospace•Washington, DC

9d•$155,000 - $206,000

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Specialist – Investigator supports the team responsible for developing and executing the overall strategy for internal compliance investigations. The investigator leads investigations into a wide range of alleged violations of law or GE Aerospace policy, handling concerns raised through the open reporting system in a thorough, fair, and objective manner. The role works closely with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, HR, and other functions. It requires managing a large and varied caseload, working independently with minimal supervision, maintaining strong attention to detail, and communicating and collaborating effectively with teammates and senior business and functional leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and at least 8 years of professional experience, or an associate degree and at least 10 years of professional experience, or a high school diploma and at least 12 years of professional experience.
At least 6 years of professional experience conducting workplace investigations.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Military experience is considered equivalent to professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Law degree, postgraduate degree in business or another relevant field, or equivalent experience in audit or quality.
At least 7 years of experience in Compliance, Law, Audit, Quality, Human Resources, or a related field.
Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to think clearly and respond effectively under pressure, balance competing interests, and share lessons learned with teammates.
Ability to prepare, present, and discuss findings and recommendations with senior leaders and produce clear, concise, compelling reports.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound judgment.
Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct independent investigations into alleged violations of law or company policy, including matters involving respectful workplace, finance, conflicts of interest, quality, sourcing, EHS, information technology and security, intellectual property, improper payments, and competition law.
Review and assess complaints and allegations and develop and manage investigative plans and strategies.
Conduct interviews with concern raisers, witnesses, and subjects.
Conduct investigative research by reviewing and analyzing reliable and relevant information, including emails, data files, invoices, and GE Aerospace policies and procedures; perform forensic analysis as needed.
Brief senior leadership and functional owners orally on cases and identify appropriate corrective actions.
Draft reports that clearly and properly document investigations.
Maintain client relationships amid conflicting demands or directions and provide evidence-based conclusions and recommendations grounded in sound diagnosis and information.
Understand applicable legal and policy requirements for investigations, including employee interviews, data privacy, and labor and employment requirements; monitor changes and guide colleagues on those changes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Professional development.
Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission under the applicable plan.