Regulatory Compliance Specialist
General Atomics
San Diego, CA · Posted September 24, 2026
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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Internal Audit & Government Compliance Teams in San Diego, CA. This role will be located at our Torrey Pines Headquarters Campus. Under general supervision this position is responsible for performing internal audits and other projects within the Internal Audit department. Exercises considerable discretion and judgement with considerable latitude in interpreting established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure the company's audit objectives are met. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs audits of internal controls and related DFARS Business Systems to promote compliance with applicable regulations. Determines the adequacy and effectiveness of a variety of policies, procedures, process, and associated internal controls. Effectively performs other audits and special projects, as assigned, in a timely manner. Develops audit techniques, conducts research, and interprets and applies existing policies, procedures and processes in the performance of audits. Determines propriety of transactions performed by employees. Collaborates across functions to deliver sound audit recommendations and recommends areas for process improvement. Evaluates corrective action plans to determine their effectiveness in resolving deficiencies. Represents the Internal Audit organization as a primary contact on a variety of topics with management and outside organizations, including external auditors. Makes internal and external presentations. Analyzes and responds to regulatory questions from internal and external sources by interpreting Company policy, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guidance, applicable governmental regulations, and contract terms. Assists leadership in resolving complex audit and regulatory issues. Responds to inquiries on a variety of issues/topics and develops solutions to complex and diverse challenges, most of which involve confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and discretion in handling. May participate in the review of new or revised policies, procedures and associated documentation. Makes recommendations for the Internal Audit department such as corrective actions(s), process improvements, and may assist in creating new reports for risk assessment purposes from the company’s ERP system. Organizes, maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops various electronic and hard copy records. Generates workpapers in Excel for complex analyses using SAP or other system data in support of regulatory compliance efforts. Assists in developing solutions to meet schedule and department goals and objectives. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.