Senior Compliance Review Specialist

Aptive Resources

Senior Compliance Review Specialist conducting risk-based compliance reviews for federal health programs. Assessing evidence, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions for government stakeholders.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk-informed compliance review methodologies, audit principles, and evidence documentation. Proficient in stakeholder management, analytical writing, and maintaining compliance with federal programs and regulations.

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Risk-Informed Compliance ReviewAudit PrinciplesStakeholder ManagementProfessional Certification (CIA, CGAP, CCEP, CFE)Data-Driven Sampling Approaches

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Hard Skills

AuditingInternal ControlInvestigative ReviewEvidence DocumentationCorrective-Action TrackingPlanning AuditsTestingAnalyzing Audit TrendsReviewing Federal ProgramsDeveloping Audit Plans

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsProfessional SkepticismService-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft TeamsSharePointAudit Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACGAPCCEPCFE

Industry Keywords

Federal ProgramsHealthcare ProgramsNonprofitsCommunity-Service ProvidersGovernment Accountability Office AuditingFederal GrantsCompliance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a risk-informed compliance review methodology, review plan, procedures, evidence standards, templates, and checklists aligned with government direction
Conduct reviews to validate program participation, services or activities performed, supporting documentation, operating practices, and continued compliance with applicable requirements
Prepare and manage information request logs, receipt confirmations, evidence inventories, and follow-up correspondence
Assess the sufficiency, reliability, and consistency of submitted records and identify exceptions, control gaps, and potential noncompliance
Conduct interviews or virtual walkthroughs, as authorized, to understand operating practices and validate documentary evidence
Document review scope, methodology, testing performed, findings, supporting evidence, and recommended follow-up actions
Classify findings by severity and risk and coordinate escalation of significant issues to the Project Manager
Maintain complete, organized, and review-ready audit workpapers with clear traceability between evidence, testing, and conclusions
Monitor corrective actions and validate closure documentation when requested
Analyze cross-cutting audit trends and recommend program controls, applicant guidance, SOP updates, or targeted technical assistance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, public administration, compliance, healthcare administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of auditing, monitoring, internal control, investigative review, or regulatory compliance experience
Demonstrated experience planning audits, collecting evidence, performing testing, and preparing clear findings and recommendations
Knowledge of audit principles, evidence sufficiency, sampling, workpaper documentation, and corrective-action tracking
Ability to handle sensitive information, maintain objectivity, and exercise professional skepticism while maintaining a service-oriented approach
Strong interviewing, analytical, writing, and stakeholder-management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint or comparable audit and document-management tools
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Professional certification such as CIA, CGAP, CCEP, CFE, or equivalent is desired
Experience reviewing federal programs, healthcare programs, nonprofits, volunteer organizations, or community-service providers is desired
Familiarity with Government Accountability Office auditing concepts, internal-control frameworks, or federal grants and compliance monitoring is desired
Experience developing risk-based audit plans and data-driven sampling approaches is desired
Experience supporting VA or another federal health, benefits, or human-services program is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply