Senior Compliance Specialist

Arc Boats•Torrance, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Arc’s Senior Compliance Specialist, you will own the compliance backbone that protects Arc’s contracting activities across its commercial and government channels. That means reviewing solicitations and regulations to keep every proposal and contract compliant, building and enforcing company-wide policies to manage risk, and representing Arc credibly to regulators, auditors, and government agencies. We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in proposal compliance, contracts administration, or government contracts compliance
Strong working knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) and solicitation structure (Sections L/M)
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to catch issues others miss under deadline pressure
Experience building or maintaining compliance matrices and supporting documentation
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement compliance policies and internal controls
Clear communication skills, comfortable flagging risk to leadership directly and constructively
Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with small business certifications (SBA programs), socioeconomic set-asides, or similar
Background in defense, aerospace, or maritime contracting
Paralegal, contracts, or legal background
Experience supporting both commercial and government compliance regimes simultaneously
Familiarity with SAM.gov, eBuy, GSA schedules, or similar systems
Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
Enthusiasm for boating and the water

Responsibilities

Reviewing solicitations (RFP/RFQ/RFI) to identify all compliance, certification, and eligibility requirements before proposal kickoff
Monitoring and advising on applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS), small business and socioeconomic certification requirements, and agency-specific clauses
Maintaining records supporting compliance representations (certifications, reps and certs, past performance documentation) and registrations for good standing in government systems
Supporting post-award contract compliance as Arc's government and commercial contract base grows
Organizing training for staff across the company to ensure everyone understands their compliance obligations and Arc's standards

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants
Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact
99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
14 weeks fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
Life and disability insurance for all employees
Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
$500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
$500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility