Lead Governance & Assurance Specialist

Corporate Compliance Officer

Oversees the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues / concerns within the organization. The position ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company's Standards of Conduct.

Responsibilities :

• Monitor and report results of the compliance / ethics efforts of the company and in providing guidance for the Board and senior management team on matters relating to compliance
• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Manage day-to-day operation of the Program
• Develop, and periodically review and update, Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution
• Consult with the Corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures
• Develop and oversee a system for uniform handling of such violations
• Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues / concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved
• Monitor, and as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop / implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
• Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
• Ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and / or required
• Work with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers

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About Us :

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance.