Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?
Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?
Are you the one who honors your commitments?
Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?
Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?
If you answered YES, keep reading to find out how you can contribute to the success of Team USA!
Here’s a summary of responsibilities:
The USOPC is looking for an exceptional candidate to join its Ethics & Compliance team in the position of Compliance Investigator. The Ethics & Compliance team is responsible for ensuring that the organizations recognized by the USOPC as National Governing Bodies (NGBs) meet their membership obligations as set forth in the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, USOPC Bylaws, and other USOPC policies (collectively the Requirements) and for investigating and resolving other compliance matters. The Ethics & Compliance team is also responsible for ensuring the USOPC complies with its own obligations in the Requirements and promotes a culture where USOPC team members feel they can report misconduct or other concerns without fear of retaliation. The team accomplishes this goal by 1) diligently tracking and responding to reports of potential USOPC and NGB non-compliance; 2) initiating and managing investigations into alleged or suspected non-compliance; 3) supporting internal USOPC efforts to organize resources to aid NGBs in meeting their compliance obligations; and 4) investigating alleged USOPC non-compliance.
The Compliance Investigator reports to the Senior Director, Compliance Investigations & Ethics (Sr. Director) and is responsible for: 1) conducting and managing investigations initiated by the Compliance team; 2) implementing established compliance processes and procedures; 3) supporting the Sr. Director in documenting, monitoring, and prosecuting NGB non-compliance matters; and 4) resolving USOPC compliance matters.
This position will work across the USOPC to coordinate investigations and develop and maintain consistent recordkeeping and reporting processes. Significant internal stakeholders for this position include Legal, Audit, Security & Athlete Safety, NGB Services, and the Athlete Ombuds Office.
Here’s how you’ll have an impact:
- Investigations
- Serve as point of contact for preliminary inquiries and/or complaints of Requirements non-compliance by NGBs or the USOPC. In coordination with the Sr. Investigator and Sr. Director, determine if formal investigation and/or additional fact-gathering is needed to resolve concern.
- As needed, investigate allegations of non-compliance with the Requirements by NGBs or the USOPC by developing and executing investigative plans, conducting witness interviews, and collecting and reviewing documents.
- Write detailed investigative reports summarizing the results of investigations or reviews and analyzing compliance under the Requirements.
- Provide clear summaries to affected parties, orally and in writing, of findings and conclusions from USOPC-led investigations and reviews.
- Ensure communication with the Sr. Director relative to significant investigative developments via regular briefings, oral presentations, and written reports.
- At all times, exercise sound judgment regarding the resolution of complaints, including informal resolution and formal investigation.
- Compliance
- Based on review and investigations conducted, provide assessments concerning compliance deficiencies that may be addressed through delivery of internal or external support.
- Support the Sr. Director as needed in prosecuting NGB and other non-compliance matters.
- Other
- Participate in organizational strategic and tactical planning as requested.
- When appropriate, assist in the identification and review of potential personnel enhancements by participating in candidate interviews, conducting background research, and providing feedback to the Sr. Director and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.
- Maintain confidentiality and use discretion and judgement in sharing and discussing information regarding inquiries, complaints, investigations, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director and/or Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.
Here are the skills and experience you’ll need to be effective:
- Juris Doctor degree required
- Preference for admission to Colorado bar or the ability to obtain membership in a reasonable amount of time
- 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably with focus on compliance issues and internal investigations in a law firm, corporate, or government environment; practice of law related to professional or amateur sports is a plus
- Experience in conducting investigations, including interviewing subjects and drafting investigation summaries/reports
- Skilled in writing concise, logical, and analytical reports
- Candidates will be asked to provide a writing sample as part of the interview process
- No impairment to independence with respect to NGBs or the USOPC
Here are some things that will make you super competitive for this role:
- Experience with NGBs and/or elite athlete organizations
- Knowledge of complexities surrounding investigations within the sporting environment and/or experience working with athletes
- Experience with conducting multiple party/complex investigations including interviewing skills, assessments, and recommendations
- Possess skills in the areas of conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques
- Familiarity with the operation of the USOPC and with U.S. sport organizations involved in Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American movements
- Knowledge of the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and USOPC Bylaws
Here’s where you’ll work:
- This is a hybrid role that will regularly work from both our Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters and remotely.
Here’s some more information you need to know:
- Hiring Pay Range: $82,098 – $104,000
- Domestic travel as necessary
- Non-traditional work hours on occasion, including nights and weekends
- This is a full-time, exempt, position intended to work 40 hours per week.
- Bonus: This position will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Award Program at a 15% target. This program is subject to change or elimination by the USOPC at any time at its sole discretion.
- Benefits: The full-time position will be eligible for USOPC benefits. You can view a summary here or download a pdf here.
- Effective November 1, 2021, the USOPC is requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with the USOPC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we are adopting this requirement to safeguard the health and safety of our team members, Team USA athletes, coaches, trainers, contractors, and vendors. Any and all job offers will be contingent upon proof of vaccination or an approved exemption from the requirement due to medical or religious reasons. For more information, please visit https://www.teamusa.org/Coronavirus/USOPC-COVID-19-Mitigation-Approach