Remote Compliance Lead Jobs
Remote compliance lead jobs are concentrated in financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, where distributed teams need experienced professionals to own regulatory programs without on-site oversight. Remote-first firms, fintech platforms, and large enterprises with distributed workforces are actively hiring compliance leads at mid-level and senior levels. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, Peraton, and GDS Associates. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
About The Role
Peraton is seeking a Risk Management Framework (RMF) Compliance Lead. This person will be responsible for the overall management and execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks, providing expert guidance and direction to a team of RMF professionals.
Work Location: This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST
This position is contingent upon contract award
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee and manage the overall execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, ensuring adherence to established principles and standards (NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53).
- Provide advanced expertise on RMF processes to ensure consistent application of security controls, policies, and procedures across all supported systems.
- Lead and mentor a team of RMF professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality documentation and outputs such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Ensure the accuracy, quality, and completeness of all deliverables related to the RMF process, driving continuous improvement and compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all RMF-related matters, facilitating communication between internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure that all RMF activities comply with relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines, maintaining a secure operational posture.
- Oversee the integration of RMF processes across the organization, identifying areas for improvement and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance.
- Lead Authority to Operate (ATO) authorization and maintenance, including security control implementation, authorization package development, risk remediation, continuous monitoring
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
- Bachelor's Degree and 12 years, a Master's Degree and 10 years, an Associate's Degree and 14 years, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 16 years of experience
- One or more of the following relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+, or CAP
- Proven experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) authorization, maintenance, and continuous monitoring within FedRAMP High or other federal environments
- Expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53, to ensure consistent implementation of security controls.
- In-depth knowledge of information systems security principles, methodologies, and technologies, including operational requirements and cyber threats.
- Familiarity with federal cybersecurity mandates, including FISMA and FedRAMP
- Ability to perform thorough risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable mitigation strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
- Proficient in creating, reviewing, and validating RMF deliverables, such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.
- Skilled in managing large-scale cybersecurity projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, resources, and organizational goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance
Details
Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote compliance lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk management function
- Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks such as BSA, AML, HIPAA, GDPR, or SOX
- Experience conducting internal audits, investigations, or compliance assessments
- CAMS, CCEP, CFE, or equivalent compliance or risk certification preferred or required
- Ability to develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and training programs
- Strong written communication skills for drafting reports, policies, and regulatory correspondence
Tips for Your Remote Compliance Lead Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote compliance lead openings from companies hiring across the U.S. in one place. Check new postings frequently and apply as soon as a role matches your background, since remote openings in compliance attract fast-moving candidate pools.
Build a written communication sample set
Remote compliance lead interviews consistently test your ability to communicate policy, findings, and risk clearly in writing. Prepare two or three short samples, such as a compliance memo, a remediation summary, or a policy brief, that you can share or reference during the process.
Demonstrate async program ownership on your resume
Remote employers want to see that you have managed compliance programs without daily in-person oversight. Highlight specific instances where you ran audits, tracked regulatory deadlines, or coordinated remediation across distributed teams using tools like Jira, Confluence, or dedicated GRC platforms.
Earn a certification recognized in your target sector
Certifications like CRCM for banking, CCEP for ethics and compliance, or CHPC for healthcare privacy signal readiness to remote employers who cannot assess you in person. Choose the credential that aligns with the industry where most of your target openings concentrate.
Remote Compliance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote compliance lead job?
Target companies that already operate distributed compliance teams, such as remote-first fintechs, digital health platforms, and cloud-based financial services firms. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to run audits, track remediation, and advise stakeholders without in-person access. Demonstrating experience with async collaboration tools, documented compliance frameworks, and independent program management gives you a meaningful edge over candidates who rely on office presence.
Which companies hire remote compliance leads?
Employers currently hiring remote compliance leads include Humana, Peraton, and GDS Associates, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote compliance lead roles are most common at remote-first fintechs, digital health companies, insurance carriers, and large enterprises running distributed legal and risk functions.
Can you get a remote compliance lead job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level compliance lead roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage regulatory programs independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your strongest path is through smaller remote-first startups or compliance coordinator roles that graduate into lead responsibilities. Candidates who show documented project ownership, relevant certifications such as CRCM or CCEP, and strong written communication often open doors that a thin resume alone would not.
Do you need a degree for remote compliance lead jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated compliance program ownership, industry-specific certifications, and a record of managing audits or regulatory relationships more heavily than a specific degree. A background in law, finance, or business helps, but candidates who can show they have built and maintained compliance frameworks independently, particularly in regulated sectors, routinely compete successfully without a traditional four-year credential in the field.
Which industries hire the most remote compliance leads?
Most remote compliance lead openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire compliance leads remotely because their regulatory obligations apply at a program level rather than a physical location, making distributed compliance leadership a natural fit for their operating models.
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