Senior Compliance Specialist

What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

Who we’re looking for

As Arc’s Senior Compliance Specialist, you will own the compliance backbone that protects Arc’s contracting activities across its commercial and government channels. That means reviewing solicitations and regulations to keep every proposal and contract compliant, building and enforcing company-wide policies to manage risk, and representing Arc credibly to regulators, auditors, and government agencies.

We're looking for someone fired up by the mission and ready to build. You'll thrive here if you move fast, take ownership, and care about the details. 

This is a full-time, on-site role at our Los Angeles headquarters.

What You'll Do

Proposal & Contract Compliance

• Reviewing solicitations (RFP/RFQ/RFI) to identify all compliance, certification, and eligibility requirements before proposal kickoff
• Monitoring and advising on applicable federal regulations (FAR/DFARS), small business and socioeconomic certification requirements, and agency-specific clauses
• Maintaining records supporting compliance representations (certifications, reps and certs, past performance documentation) and registrations for good standing in government systems
• Supporting post-award contract compliance as Arc's government and commercial contract base grows
• Organizing training for staff across the company to ensure everyone understands their compliance obligations and Arc's standards

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in proposal compliance, contracts administration, or government contracts compliance
• Strong working knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) and solicitation structure (Sections L/M)
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to catch issues others miss under deadline pressure
• Experience building or maintaining compliance matrices and supporting documentation
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement compliance policies and internal controls
• Clear communication skills, comfortable flagging risk to leadership directly and constructively
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with small business certifications (SBA programs), socioeconomic set-asides, or similar
• Background in defense, aerospace, or maritime contracting
• Paralegal, contracts, or legal background
• Experience supporting both commercial and government compliance regimes simultaneously
• Familiarity with SAM.gov, eBuy, GSA schedules, or similar systems
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base salary for this role is $140,000 annually. 

Highly competitive equity grants are included with full time offers. As well as semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact, not just your tenure.

Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Healthcare benefits — 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Parental leave — 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Generous time off — Highly competitive PTO with  an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
• Income protection — Life and disability insurance for all employees
• Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• Water fund — $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water, however you choose
• Professional development — $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend 
• Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
• Captain training — Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
• Office perks — Daily  lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Relocation assistance — Available depending on role eligibility.

Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

• Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility  in problem solving and collaboration
• Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly 
• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.