Senior Compliance Specialist

Job Overview

As Arc's Senior Compliance Specialist, you will own the compliance backbone that protects Arc's contracting activities across its commercial and government channels. This involves 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.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal & Contract Compliance

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

• The base salary for this role is $140,000 annually.
• Highly competitive equity grants are included with full-time offers.
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
• Healthcare benefits , 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision.
• Parental leave , 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Generous time off , Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure.
• Income protection , Life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Retirement savings , Traditional and Roth 401(k) access.
• Water fund , $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose.
• Professional development , $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend.
• Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe.
• Captain training , Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family.
• Office perks , Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite.
• Relocation assistance , Available depending on role eligibility.