Compliance Analyst

• 538477
• Blacksburg, Virginia
• Hybrid, Virginia
• Enterprise Risk & Integrity
• Administrative & Professional
• VP Enterprise Risk & Integrity

Job Description

The Compliance Analyst supports Virginia Tech's Division of Enterprise, Risk, and Integrity (ERI) by independently applying advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to support and improve the university's conflicts of interest and commitment (COI/C), compliance and ethics, and privacy programs.

This position is responsible for analyzing disclosures, compliance data, processes, and risk information; coordinating initiatives, supporting regulatory projects and updates, maintaining records, and developing program related training, communications, and reports.

The Compliance Analyst works independently to evaluate complex or sensitive matters, interpret requirements, develop recommendations, and implement improvements collaboratively with university departments, administrators, faculty, and staff.

The position supports and promotes a culture of compliance through institutional risk management efforts, and adherence to applicable federal and state laws, regulations, university policies, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, Political Science, Environmental Health and Safety, Higher Education Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, research administration, business administration, policy administration, healthcare administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and risk management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, academic medical centers, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia laws, regulations, and policy requirements.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational guidance and procedures. Experience conducting compliance assessments, audits, or risk evaluations.
• Professional certification in compliance, risk management, auditing, project management, or a related discipline.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range of $75,000 - $85,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

11/20/2026

Additional Information

This position is primarily onsite, with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.

The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at [email protected] regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.