Ethics and Compliance Manager

At Cask, we’re with you for what comes next.

As the Ethics and Compliance Manager at Cask, you’ll play a vital role in building and sustaining a culture of integrity, accountability, and inclusivity. This position is essential to developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive ethics and compliance program tailored to federal standards and designed to ensure that Cask remains a trusted partner within the government contracting space. You’ll monitor adherence to federal regulations, conduct investigations, manage conflict-of-interest matters, and drive an organization-wide commitment to ethical excellence. If you’re a skilled compliance professional ready to make an impact, Cask is with you for what comes next.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Program Development and Implementation:
  Design and sustain Cask’s ethics and compliance program to meet federal regulatory requirements and ethical standards. Collaborate with FSO, HR, Finance, Admin, and IT to develop policies and procedures focused on compliance with federal ethics, conflicts of interest, anti-corruption, and procurement integrity.

  • Ensure anti-discrimination policies are up-to-date
  • Support DEI-focused audits, addressing potential biases in workplace policies

• Training and Education:
  • Develop and deliver training that equips employees and contractors with knowledge of ethics, compliance obligations, and federal guidelines

  • Integrate DEI principles within all ethics training and own all Annual Training compliance activities

• Monitoring and Auditing:
  • Conduct audits and compliance assessments to identify and address risks specific to federal operations
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure adherence to federal regulations and policies

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  • Perform risk assessments for federal compliance and ethics, developing strategies to mitigate high-risk areas and maintain ethical integrity across operations

• Conflicts of Interest and Disclosure Management:
  • Oversee conflict of interest reporting, manage ethics filings, and perform due diligence on potential conflicts to ensure alignment with federal requirements

• Investigations and Enforcement:
  • Lead investigations into suspected ethics or compliance violations, ensuring fair resolution and appropriate actions
  • Serve as a primary contact for federal oversight bodies, responding to audits and inquiries as necessary

• Policy and Regulatory Compliance:
  Stay current with federal ethics laws, including those established by the OGE, OIG, and other entities. Update policies to reflect regulatory changes and promptly inform personnel

• Reporting, Communication, and Collaboration:
  • Champion a culture of compliance, inclusivity, and ethical integrity by establishing confidential reporting mechanisms and preparing regular compliance updates for senior leadership
  • Act as a liaison with government agencies and federal compliance officers

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of compliance topics within government contracting (e.g., conflicts of interest, procurement integrity, FCPA, FAR, DFARS, TINA)
• Proven experience facilitating cross-department consensus and managing strategic change
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of assessing risk and supporting compliance strategies
• Skilled in communication with senior leaders and C-suite executives, adept at presenting findings and leading discussions
• Demonstrated leadership, judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and maintain organized project documentation

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with company-wide policy steering committees
• Knowledge of data analytics for compliance program tracking
• Project management skills to manage high-volume work effectively

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in ethics and compliance, with 3+ years in government contracting
• Compliance certification (e.g., CCEP, LPEC) preferred

At Cask, your commitment to integrity and compliance is not only valued but essential. Join us as we support our clients and communities with a steadfast commitment to ethical standards.

Perks? Oh, yes.

Cask's success is based on our most valuable asset - our people. We offer a robust benefits package designed with your needs in mind. We are passionate about investing in our people. As lifelong learners, we support your continued education and career development through paid training. We build in training dollars and hours into our annual plan for each and every employee so you have the time and resources available to stretch yourself.

We value diversity at our company. Cask is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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Note: Base salary range is $110,000 to $150,000. This range represents the expected compensation for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range when taking into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.