Managing Director

Guidepost Solutions

Managing Director leading DEA regulatory compliance practice focusing on diversion control and regulatory strategies. Responsible for client engagements, team management, and driving business development initiatives.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrate expert knowledge of the Controlled Substances Act, its implementing regulations, and DEA diversion control requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert in DEA regulatory compliance and diversion prevention, including detection, response, and remediation strategies.
Assess, analyze, design, and implement comprehensive DEA compliance and diversion control programs for clients.
Monitor, update, and integrate compliance policies, processes, and procedures to mitigate current and future regulatory risk.
Incorporate industry best practices, recent enforcement trends, and DEA guidance into tailored client solutions.
Develop and deliver effective training and awareness programs, including in‑person, virtual, and diversion‑focused education.
Initiate, organize, and drive timely completion of projects aligned with client objectives and Guidepost goals.
Create comprehensive client reports detailing investigation findings, trends, diversion risks, and corrective action plans.
Drive data analysis and insights to inform compliance enhancements and program improvements.
Serve as a primary client relationship lead, providing trusted advisory support and ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
Engage with clients in a timely, ethical, and professional manner.
Lead, mentor, and manage team members, including assigning work, ensuring quality of deliverables, and supporting professional development.
Own and manage engagement and practice-level budgets.
Identify, pursue, and support new business development opportunities, including expanding existing client relationships.
Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and client presentations.
Seek out and support new client engagement opportunities that advance the growth of the DEA Regulatory Compliance and Diversion Control practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, at minimum
Ten (10) years of relevant experience, including DEA regulatory compliance, diversion investigations, and enforcement matters
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing client engagements, and overseeing budgets
Exceptional written and oral presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
High degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
High performance standards, impeccable integrity, excellent judgment, and well-honed analytical skills
Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with highly confidential matters
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both in written and verbal formats.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

DEA regulatory compliancediversion investigationsenforcement mattersdata analysiscompliance policiesdiversion control programsproject managementbudget managementtraining program developmentclient reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementclient relationship managementwritten communicationoral presentationcollaborationinitiativeanalytical skillsdiscretionprofessionalism