Compliance Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Compliance specialist jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, healthcare, and federal government support sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads region, where employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Freddie Mac, and Inova Health System maintain large compliance functions. The most sought-after specializations are government contracting compliance, financial regulatory compliance, and healthcare privacy and HIPAA compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Lead 508 Compliance Specialist
Clearance Required: Public Trust – Federal Client requires US Citizenship
Work Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC
Alpha Omega is seeking a Lead 508 Compliance Specialist in support of our 287(g) Program customer. In this role, this individual will manage the end-to-end accessibility remediation lifecycle for 287(g) program documentation, serving as a gatekeeper for digital inclusion and ensuring public-facing Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) comply with Section 508.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document Remediation & Quality Assurance:
- Compliance Lifecycle: Receive incoming MOAs and execute a multi-stage remediation process using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Rigorous Validation: Perform iterative scanning to identify and rectify accessibility barriers, ensuring all documents meet federal 508 standards.
- Data Integrity: Conduct parallel data quality checks on MOAs to ensure document content accurately reflects program records before finalization.
- Publication & Metadata Management:
- Public Access Workflow: Upon successful remediation, generate web-accessible versions of MOAs and facilitate the creation of hyperlinks for the public-facing program website.
- Tracking & Reconciliation: Maintain real-time status in the MOA Tracker. Proactively identify and prioritize remediation for “Active” agencies while maintaining an ongoing schedule for “Terminated/Inactive” agency records.
- System Integration: Regularly pull SharePoint lists to manage the queue, ensuring the “508 Compliance” status is accurately reflected for all program MOAs.
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- Batch Distribution: Manage the secure distribution of compliant MOAs to government POCs in consistent, manageable batches.
- Feedback Loop: Coordinate with federal leads to receive validated files and integrate final URLs into the central MOA tracker.
- Operational Transparency: Manage the document publication cadence, ensuring files are turned around in a reasonable timeframe despite shifting volume, and providing status updates to management on publication progress.
Required Qualifications:
Required Experience/Skills:
- Project Oversight Experience: 3-5 years of experience overseeing aspects of a project, leading a team on large projects or a significant segment of large and complex projects; ability to analyze new and complex project-related problems and create innovative solutions involving schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and financial management of the project.
- Systems & Applications Planning: Experience providing application systems analysis and developing long- and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, systems maintenance, and production activities for necessary support resources (e.g., the MOA Tracker and SharePoint compliance-tracking systems).
- Functional Area Experience: 3-5 years of experience in the relevant functional area — Section 508 compliance, accessibility remediation, or document/records management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accessibility Expertise: Deep proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro (specifically the accessibility toolset, tagging, reading order, and alt-text application).
- Compliance Rigor: Strong understanding of Section 508 standards and the ability to interpret automated scan results to perform manual remediation.
- Documentation Discipline: Highly organized with experience managing Excel trackers and SharePoint lists; ability to audit data to identify gaps (e.g., empty 508 columns).
- Communication: Ability to work effectively with government POCs and internal program leads to ensure document accuracy and timely publication.
(Required or Preferred) Education:
- Some college credits required; an Associate’s Degree is preferred.
Salary and Benefit Information:
The likely salary range for this position is $141,800 - $151,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:
- 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
- Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
- Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
- Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
- 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
- FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
- Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Company:
Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.
We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:
- National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
- National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.
Culture and Values:
Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.
Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.
Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a closely related field required
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent certification preferred
- Demonstrated experience interpreting federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS provisions
- Working knowledge of Virginia state regulatory requirements and relevant industry frameworks
- Proficiency with compliance management software and internal audit documentation tools
- Strong written communication skills for policy drafting, reporting, and regulatory correspondence
Compliance Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a compliance specialist in Virginia?
Most compliance specialists in Virginia start with a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, law, or a related field. Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work in compliance, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Defense and government contractors often also require familiarity with federal acquisition regulations and security clearance eligibility.
How much do compliance specialists make in Virginia?
Compliance specialists in Virginia earn a median of about $104,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,310 for the lowest 10% to over $176,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire compliance specialists in Virginia?
Employers hiring compliance specialists in Virginia right now include Amazon, Deloitte, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, federally chartered financial institutions, and major health systems means compliance roles are consistently posted across a wide range of industries and employer sizes.
Which Virginia cities have the most compliance specialist jobs?
Arlington, Reston, and Glen Allen account for the largest share of compliance specialist openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal contractors and financial regulators drives the heaviest volume, while Richmond's base of insurance carriers, financial services firms, and state agency headquarters sustains strong demand, and Hampton Roads reflects the region's significant defense and healthcare employer presence.
Are there remote compliance specialist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many fields, because compliance work is largely desk-based, policy-driven, and document-intensive. About 64% of compliance specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work environments. Roles focused on policy review, regulatory reporting, and internal auditing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring on-site inspections or cleared facility access are typically in-person.
How can I get hired as a compliance specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a compliance analyst, legal assistant, or internal audit associate role at a Northern Virginia defense contractor or a Richmond-area financial institution. Employers such as large government contractors and regional banks regularly hire candidates who hold a relevant degree and are working toward a CCEP credential. Lateral moves from paralegal, contract administrator, or quality assurance roles are common, and completing a compliance certificate program through a Virginia university extension can give an edge.
Where can I find and apply to compliance specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to compliance specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and the rest of the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.
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