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Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc. (AKI) is an Alaska Native Village Corporation representing the Sugpiat people of Akhiok and Kaguyak on Kodiak Island. Through its Sugpiat Family of Companies and ANC 8(a) subsidiaries, AKI provides government-focused services spanning defense, risk management, cyber resilience, aviation, and small unmanned aircraft systems. Its broader operations include commercial real estate, land stewardship, and hunting, fishing, and tourism, helping support shareholder programs while preserving cultural heritage. AKI’s work is backed by certifications including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001, and CMMI SVC ML3, making it relevant to professionals exploring careers in defense, consulting, logistics, cybersecurity, and government contracting.
Corporate Compliance Manager (Remote, United States)
Lead corporate, regulatory, and federal contracting compliance across AKI subsidiaries and contract entities. Advise executive leadership, coordinate audits, and support CMMI process improvement and appraisal readiness.
Description
- Lead AKI’s corporate compliance program across subsidiaries and contract entities
- Advise the CEO on regulatory obligations, compliance risks, internal controls, and corrective actions
- Assess compliance risks and recommend policies, procedures, and preventive controls
- Create, implement, and maintain corporate compliance policies and procedures
- Manage the centralized compliance calendar and compliance risk register
- Track federal, state, and local legal and regulatory developments and evaluate their organizational impact
- Perform recurring compliance assessments and internal reviews
- Oversee compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCAA, DCMA, SBA 8(a), ANC, SCA, and federal contractor requirements
- Coordinate government contractor audits, regulatory reviews, SBA reviews, government inquiries, and regulatory filings
- Track contract certifications, reporting duties, registrations, representations, certifications, and renewal dates
- Manage compliance work supporting CMMI implementation, maintenance, and appraisal preparation
- Maintain repositories for policies, procedures, process assets, templates, and supporting records
- Create audit schedules, checklists, review protocols, and compliance assessment materials
- Assess audit findings and coordinate corrective and preventive action plans
- Track corrective actions and confirm that identified deficiencies have been resolved
- Set schedules for corporate, regulatory, and government contracting reports, certifications, and renewals
- Coordinate EEO-1, VETS-4212, affirmative action, DCAA, DCMA, SBA, and contractual reporting
- Organize compliance training and awareness programs and maintain completion records
- Produce compliance dashboards, management reports, audit summaries, and executive updates for the CEO
- Communicate compliance expectations, findings, recommendations, and regulatory changes
- Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Contracts, Operations, Information Technology, department leaders, employees, and external stakeholders
- Foster accountability, regulatory awareness, ethical conduct, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, compliance, legal studies, accounting, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
- At least 5–7 years of increasing responsibility in corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, government contracting, or a related area
- Experience assessing compliance risks, conducting internal reviews, and recommending corrective measures
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal government contracting compliance
- Experience coordinating government contractor audits, regulatory reviews, or internal compliance assessments
- Knowledge of compliance management, internal controls, regulatory reporting, and risk assessment
- Ability to create, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and subsidiaries
- Professional, diplomatic, and sound judgment when handling sensitive compliance matters
- Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, remain objective, and manage confidential or sensitive compliance matters
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and compliance initiatives across multiple entities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaborate effectively across departments
- Preferred experience with Alaska Native Corporations, SBA 8(a), CMMI, DCAA/DCMA, SCA, EEO, veteran reporting, compliance systems, Deltek Costpoint, ADP Workforce Now, or similar platforms
- Preferred certifications include CCEP, CIA, or CMMI Associate; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Equal Employment Opportunity protections
- Alaska Native Shareholder Preference for qualified Akhiok-Kaguyak Native Corporation shareholders, their descendants and spouses, and shareholders of other ANCSA corporations, as permitted by law
- Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
- Opportunity to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required