Compliance Program Manager Jobs in Washington
Compliance Program Manager jobs in Washington are in active demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, healthcare systems, financial services, and technology, with openings at every level from early-career compliance analysts stepping into program oversight to senior managers leading enterprise risk functions. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond account for the bulk of postings, with additional hiring in Olympia tied to state government and regulated industries. Boeing, Amazon, and Providence Health and Services are among the established Washington employers with consistent compliance program manager openings across regulatory, privacy, and internal audit specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
The Tax Program Manager will lead transformational projects that shape how Amazon manages tax reporting and compliance across the globe. In this role, you'll bridge tax expertise, process innovation, and technology to solve complex challenges at scale, directly influencing how we operate in markets worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Own end-to-end project delivery for Foreign Reporting & Compliance initiatives—developing comprehensive project plans, tracking progress against milestones, managing dependencies, and communicating clear status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify and drive process improvements across tax reporting and compliance workflows by analyzing current operations, establishing performance metrics, and implementing changes that streamline work and reduce cycle times.
Translate stakeholder needs into actionable specifications by gathering requirements from tax, accounting, and audit teams, documenting them clearly, and ensuring technology teams have what they need to execute effectively.
Evaluate and implement technology solutions that automate manual processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve operational efficiency across our tax and compliance functions.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration as a subject matter expert on foreign reporting and compliance, bringing together sponsors, project owners, and operational teams to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and deliver results.
A day in the life
As a Tax Program Manager for our Foreign Reporting & Compliance team, you'll spend your time orchestrating initiatives that touch every corner of our tax operations. You might start your morning reviewing project timelines with stakeholders across tax, accounting, and audit, then shift into translating their compliance requirements into technical specifications that our technology partners can build against. You'll facilitate collaborative sessions where you help teams see how a new process or system solves real problems—reducing manual work, improving accuracy, or accelerating reporting cycles. Throughout the day, you'll move between strategic conversations with leadership about where we should focus next and hands-on work documenting solutions, managing dependencies, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You'll also spend time identifying where we can do things better, smarter, or faster—then championing those improvements across teams.
About the team
We are a collaborative group focused on ensuring Amazon's tax reporting and compliance processes keep pace with our global growth. Our team works at the intersection of tax expertise, operational excellence, and technology innovation. We serve internal stakeholders across finance, accounting, and audit—and ultimately, we help Amazon operate responsibly and efficiently in every market we serve. We're building toward a future where our processes are more automated, our data is more reliable, and our teams can focus on strategic work rather than manual tasks. You'll be a key connector in this vision, helping us break down silos and create solutions that scale. We value people who bring curiosity, collaborative energy, and a genuine commitment to understanding the problems we're solving before jumping to answers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
- Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Tax Program Manager will lead transformational projects that shape how Amazon manages tax reporting and compliance across the globe. In this role, you'll bridge tax expertise, process innovation, and technology to solve complex challenges at scale, directly influencing how we operate in markets worldwide.
Key job responsibilities
Own end-to-end project delivery for Foreign Reporting & Compliance initiatives—developing comprehensive project plans, tracking progress against milestones, managing dependencies, and communicating clear status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify and drive process improvements across tax reporting and compliance workflows by analyzing current operations, establishing performance metrics, and implementing changes that streamline work and reduce cycle times.
Translate stakeholder needs into actionable specifications by gathering requirements from tax, accounting, and audit teams, documenting them clearly, and ensuring technology teams have what they need to execute effectively.
Evaluate and implement technology solutions that automate manual processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve operational efficiency across our tax and compliance functions.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration as a subject matter expert on foreign reporting and compliance, bringing together sponsors, project owners, and operational teams to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and deliver results.
A day in the life
As a Tax Program Manager for our Foreign Reporting & Compliance team, you'll spend your time orchestrating initiatives that touch every corner of our tax operations. You might start your morning reviewing project timelines with stakeholders across tax, accounting, and audit, then shift into translating their compliance requirements into technical specifications that our technology partners can build against. You'll facilitate collaborative sessions where you help teams see how a new process or system solves real problems—reducing manual work, improving accuracy, or accelerating reporting cycles. Throughout the day, you'll move between strategic conversations with leadership about where we should focus next and hands-on work documenting solutions, managing dependencies, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You'll also spend time identifying where we can do things better, smarter, or faster—then championing those improvements across teams.
About the team
We are a collaborative group focused on ensuring Amazon's tax reporting and compliance processes keep pace with our global growth. Our team works at the intersection of tax expertise, operational excellence, and technology innovation. We serve internal stakeholders across finance, accounting, and audit—and ultimately, we help Amazon operate responsibly and efficiently in every market we serve. We're building toward a future where our processes are more automated, our data is more reliable, and our teams can focus on strategic work rather than manual tasks. You'll be a key connector in this vision, helping us break down silos and create solutions that scale. We value people who bring curiosity, collaborative energy, and a genuine commitment to understanding the problems we're solving before jumping to answers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Experience working in a large public accounting firm or multi-national corporate tax department
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of maintaining and operating transaction tax calculation software (e.g. Vertex) experience
- Experience with VBA, Python, SQL, or other database language
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Arlington - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 89,900.00 - 157,200.00 USD annually
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance program manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, healthcare administration, or a related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent certification preferred by most Washington employers
- Five or more years of experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs
- Demonstrated knowledge of Washington state and federal regulatory frameworks applicable to the employer's industry
- Experience building or managing compliance programs, policies, and internal audit processes
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation, reporting, and regulatory correspondence
Compliance Program Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance program manager in Washington?
Most compliance program managers in Washington start with a bachelor's degree in business, law, public administration, or a healthcare-related field, then build experience in compliance analyst or regulatory affairs roles. Washington does not require a state-issued license specifically for this title, but employers in healthcare strongly favor candidates with credentials like the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) issued by the Health Care Compliance Association. Finance and technology employers typically look for the CCEP from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.
How much do compliance program managers make in Washington?
Compliance program managers in Washington earn a median of about $88,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,650 for the lowest 10% to over $142,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance program managers in Washington?
Employers hiring compliance program managers in Washington right now include Amazon, TikTok, and Alaska Airlines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of regulated industries, aerospace, health systems, financial technology, and cloud infrastructure, means demand comes from both large anchor employers and mid-size companies navigating complex federal and state oversight requirements.
Which Washington cities have the most compliance program manager jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and SeaTac have the most compliance program manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the region's dense concentration of technology companies, financial institutions, and major health systems, while Redmond draws hiring from large technology campuses and their compliance, privacy, and ethics teams operating at scale.
Are there remote compliance program manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Compliance program management is largely a desk-based, analytical, and documentation-driven role, making it well-suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 50% of compliance program manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers in technology and financial services have embraced flexible work for this function. Policy development, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting are the tasks most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a compliance program manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a compliance coordinator or compliance analyst role first, then building toward program management. Washington health systems like UW Medicine and Providence run compliance and privacy internship or rotational programs that accept candidates without prior compliance experience. Technology companies in the Seattle metro regularly hire recent graduates into trust and safety, legal operations, or data privacy analyst roles that cross over into compliance program work. Earning the CCEP Associate credential while in an entry role signals seriousness to Washington hiring managers and shortens the path to a program manager title.
Where can I find and apply to compliance program manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to compliance program manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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