Regulatory Risk & Compliance Specialist IV

Job-ID: 347420Category: Business practice and OperationsLocation: Arlington, VA, United States; United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-21Role: Individual ContributorJob Type: Regular EmployeeDoes this position require a security clearance?: YesYears: 10+ yearsAdditional Info: Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this positionApplicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages: EnglishThe Regulatory Risk & Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the organization’s compliance program. The role ensures that business activities, policies, procedures, and records comply with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and internal standards.QualificationsDisclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $91,400 to $187,000 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.9. 11 paid holidays10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesMaintain awareness of applicable regulatory requirements and evaluate their impact on the organization.Develop, update, and administer compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.Assess operational activities, emerging requirements, and proposed business changes for compliance risk.Respond to risk and compliance requests and support solutioning sessions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness within the compliance framework.Present evidence, risk implications, options, and recommendations to immediate and related teams; provide input to management decisions and develop relationships with leadership and relevant external peers.Conduct periodic compliance risk assessment, develop and maintain risk register, track remediation activities to closure and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions.Lead or support internal compliance audits, reviews, and investigations.Coordinate responses to regulatory examinations, customer audits, and compliance-related information requests.Investigate reported concerns, document findings, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.Deliver compliance training and awareness programs for employees, managers, and relevant third parties.Work with Legal, Finance, HR, IT, Security, Operations, and other departments to embed compliance requirements into business processes.Lead third-party compliance risk assessments and mitigation workstreams, including risk-based due diligence, verification checks, issue escalation, and ongoing monitoring.Exercise independent judgment on moderately complex issues involving multiple variables and potential outcomes. Evaluate alternatives and tradeoffs, recommend a course of action, and escalate matters beyond delegated authority.Proactively seek diverse viewpoints and feedback. Mentor junior colleagues, review assigned work for quality, and provide oversight of task execution without assuming formal people management responsibilities.Contribute to AI governance assessments and controls, as assigned, by coordinating with business and technical owners on intended uses, risk documentation, oversight, monitoring, and escalation.Perform other duties as assigned.Advanced knowledge of compliance duties, systems, and procedures, with broad knowledge of at least one compliance or risk specialty and the ability to apply that expertise to business operations.Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, audit, governance, or a closely related field.Demonstrated ability to independently lead moderately complex risk or compliance projects from scoping and analysis through implementation, reporting, and follow-up.Hands-on experience assessing risks and controls, developing actionable mitigation plans, maintaining defensible documentation, and validating remediation effectiveness.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across related teams or lines of business, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide evidence-based recommendations to management.Experience improving processes, soliciting diverse perspectives, mentoring colleagues, and reviewing work for quality; strong analytical, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.Experience working at the intersection of federal and commercial contracting. Practical experience supporting AI governance or responsible AI initiatives, such as AI use case intake, risk assessment, third-party AI reviews, governance procedures, human oversight, or monitoring and incident escalation.Experience working with technical, privacy, security, legal, and business partners to assess AI risks such as data handling, bias, reliability, transparency, and appropriate human oversight.Required qualificationsAdvanced knowledge of compliance duties, systems, and procedures, with broad knowledge of at least one compliance or risk specialty and the ability to apply that expertise to business operations.Typically 12+ years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, audit, governance, or a closely related field.Demonstrated ability to independently lead moderately complex risk or compliance projects from scoping and analysis through implementation, reporting, and follow-up.Hands-on experience assessing risks and controls, developing actionable mitigation plans, maintaining defensible documentation, and validating remediation effectiveness.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across related teams or lines of business, explain tradeoffs clearly, and provide evidence-based recommendations to management.Experience improving processes, soliciting diverse perspectives, mentoring colleagues, and reviewing work for quality; strong analytical, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.Preferred qualificationsExperience working at the intersection of federal and commercial contracting. Practical experience supporting AI governance or responsible AI initiatives, such as AI use case intake, risk assessment, third-party AI reviews, governance procedures, human oversight, or monitoring and incident escalation.Experience working with technical, privacy, security, legal, and business partners to assess AI risks such as data handling, bias, reliability, transparency, and appropriate human oversight.About the companyOnly Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io in the United States.Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.