As a Corporate Compliance Analyst within the Legal Compliance Department, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our operations by helping to develop corporate compliance programs for laws and regulations that affect our projects. Working within the Corporate Compliance Team, you will assist in the design, development, and implementation of robust compliance programs tailored specifically to the complexities of the construction industry. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. In this role, you will serve as a strategic and collaborative partner, working seamlessly alongside cross-functional corporate and compliance teams to develop and establish compliance best practices throughout the lifecycle of our projects.

This is a fully onsite position based in our McLean, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Legal and Regulatory Analysis: Work with Legal Compliance team to review contracts and identify applicable federal and state laws and regulations.   
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Conduct compliance gap analyses and risk assessments across current business processes and project delivery life cycle. 
• Develop Cross-Functional Controls: Collaborate directly with corporate departments and project teams to develop and implement internal controls that mitigate identified risks. 
• Active Monitoring: Work with Project Compliance and Internal Audit teams to establish and execute a continuous monitoring program to ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements and established mitigation measures. 

• Policy Development: Draft, refine, and deploy clear, actionable corporate compliance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and site-specific compliance manuals.
• Compliance Briefings: Assist Legal Compliance with creating compliance briefings to address new regulatory developments, contract requirements, or industry trends.

• Develop and Deliver Training: Design, build, and deliver compliance training programs tailored to diverse audiences, ranging from executive staff to on-site project management and field teams.
• Team Development: Provide direct mentorship, training, and ongoing support to junior compliance professionals, building a high-performing department with deep construction industry expertise.

• Reporting to Leadership: Maintain accurate compliance logs and prepare comprehensive reporting dashboards. Present findings, compliance metrics, and strategic recommendations directly to compliance management teams. 
• Audit Management: Work in lockstep with internal and external audit teams during routine inspections and formal compliance audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or relevant work experience.
  • Construction, Law, Pre-Law, Liberal Arts preferred
• Experience in corporate compliance or risk management a plus. 
• Core Competencies: 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must. The candidate must possess the ability to draft formal policies and procedures, deliver presentations, and communicate effectively with corporate and field personnel.
  • Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Expertise in conducting risk assessments, driving policy development, and managing continuous monitoring programs a plus.
  • Familiarity with federal and state contracting, labor laws and regulations, and FAR and other federal and state funded program obligations a plus.   
• Certifications: Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or a related industry certification is highly preferred.

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

The Physical Side of the Role: Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.

Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. 

Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $60,000 - $80,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.